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Rodney Frank “Rod” Polacek
23 Sep 1946 – 16 Oct 2023
| Birth | 23 Sep 1946 |
| Death | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Cemetery | Shelby Cemetery Shelby , Shelby County , Iowa , USA |
| Added by | Marthann Kohl-Fuhs on 19 Oct 2023 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/260742503 |
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(Step) GRANDFATHER OF MY GRANDSON, CODY DALTON BUCK ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Rodney Polacek September 23, 1946 - October 16, 2023 Rodney Frank "Rod" Polacek was born in David City, Nebraska on September 23, 1946 to Adolph Polacek and Matilda "Tillie" (Sabata) Schlueter. Rod had a sister Carol and brother John. As a child, he attended Catholic School until Jr. High. During his youth he enjoyed being an altar boy, playing football and fishing with his grandpa. He enjoyed being around his aunts, uncles, and cousins, and he especially enjoyed the wonderful Bohemian food like Aunt Mary's Kolaches. When he finished school, he joined the United States Navy on the 26th of February 1965 as a Culinary Specialist, which grew his passion for cooking. He served just under 5 years with over 2 years underway during the Vietnam era. He earned the rank of CS2 before returning home to Shelby, where he worked as a truck/trailer refrigeration mechanic for many years. He then went to work in Shelby for the AHSTW schools as a janitor and continued for about 20 years as a janitor and a bus driver. Tillie later got re-married to Rod's stepdad, Alan Schlueter, and they ran the North Star Gas Station in Shelby. It was there that Rod and Linda met in passing. They became good friends and enjoyed Polka Dancing at the Ballroom in Avoca. They married on May 14, 1977 in Shelby at Grandma Tillie's house. Rod was blessed to add Lance and Jani to their little family and later to add Paul. Rod was a current member of the American Legion and the VFW. He enjoyed golfing in his younger years, but especially loved hunting, fishing and anything outdoors. He would spend many hours in the garden and provide fresh foods to the local community. He enjoyed and loved his grandkids very much. He was loving, caring, giving, and had a big heart. Rod passed away, losing a hard-fought battle with cancer on Monday, October 16, 2023 with his wife by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents. Left to lovingly remember Rod are his wife Linda Polacek of Shelby, IA; His children Lance Buck (Mindy Broadstreet) of Bellevue, NE; Jani (Louie) Ring of Shelby, IA; Paul Polacek (Tracy Hidalgo) of Santa Clara, CA; 8 grandchildren - Cody Buck; Beth (Allen) Walker; Alvin (Angie) Ring; Wayne Ring, Summer Jones, Joe Buck, Samantha Polacek, and Steven Polacek; 8 great grandchildren - Lee, Frank, Bentley, Addy, Ellyott, Jackson, Lilith, and Marian; sister Carol Fox of Shelby, IA; brother John (Karen) Schlueter of Shelby, IA., and many nephews, nieces and friends. Family Will Greet Friends OCT 22. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home 1304 N. Sawmill Dr. Avoca, IA 51521 Funeral Service OCT 23. 11:00 AM Pauley Jones Funeral Home 1304 N. Sawmill Dr. Avoca, IA 51521 ---- RODNEY POLACEK, 77, of Shelby KJAN Radio - Atlantic, Iowa - OBITUARIES - October 20th, 2023 RODNEY POLACEK, 77, of Shelby died October 16, 2023 at Florence House. Funeral services for RODNEY POLACEK will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 11:00 am at Pauley-Jones Funeral Home in Avoca. Family will greet friends on Sunday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial in the Shelby Cemetery. RODNEY POLACEK is survived by: Wife: Linda Polacek of Shelby. Sons: Lance (Mindy Broadstreet) Buck of Bellevue, NE; Paul (Tracy Hidalgo) Polacek of Sanat Clara, CA Daughter: Jani ( Louie) Ring of Shelby. Sister: Carol Fox of Shelby. Brother: John (Karen) Schlueter of Shelby. 8 Grandchildren 8 Great-Grandchildren ---- KNOD Radio - Harlan, Iowa - Funeral Services for 77 year old Rodney Polacek of Shelby will be held 11 am, Monday, October 23rd at Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca with burial at the Shelby Cemetery. Rodney passed away Monday, October 16th, at the Florence House. Survivors include his wife, Linda; children: Lance Buck and friend Mindy Broadstreet of Bellevue. NE, Jani Ring and husband Louie of Shelby, and Paul Polacek and friend Tracy Hidalgo of Santa Clara, CA; sister, Carol Fox of Shelby and brother John Schlueter and wife Karen of Shelby; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. The family will greet friends Sunday from 4 to 6 pm at the Pauley Jones Funeral Home in Avoca where they are in charge of the arrangements. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Nebraska, U.S., Birth Ledgers, 1904-1911, Birth Index, 1912-1994 Name Rodney F Polacek Gender Male Birth Date 23 Sep 1946 Birth Place Butler, Nebraska, USA Parent 1 Name Adolph Polacek Certificate Number 16275 Birth Certificate Type Normal
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