Rodney Homer Maxwell
November 01, 1953 - October 05, 2018
Obituary
EVANSVILLE-Our loving father, Rodney Homer Maxwell, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 5, 2018. He was born on November 1, 1953, in Albuquerque, NM, the son of Leland and Mary (Hazlett) Maxwell. Rodney grew up with his parents, his brother Ronald and many beloved friends in Evansville. After graduating from Evansville High School in 1971, Rodney earned his commercial art degree at Western Technical College in LaCrosse, WI. Rodney married Susan Wenning and together they raised a beautiful family with daughter, Katie and sons, Lee and Ben first in Stoddard, WI and later in Sparta, WI. Rodney was a land surveyor and owned and operated his own land surveying and civil engineering business in Sparta for many years. He was a member of Wisconsin Society of Land Surveyors. Rodney was an accomplished artist and enjoyed geology, coaching his kid’s sports, history and collecting but loved most of all the time he spent with his family. Rodney was a dreamer and an artist with a creative soul; he was a thinker with incredible ideas. Rodney was a fantastic father to his three children and grandfather. He will be missed. Rodney is survived by his children, Leland (Jessica) Maxwell, Ben Maxwell and Katherine (Nathan) Fjelstad; six grandchildren, Alexander, Jackson, Samuel and Adeline Maxwell and Leif and Mira Fjelstad; his mother, Mary Maxwell; his brother, Ronald (Christine) Maxwell and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Leland. A gathering will be held on Saturday, Oct., 13, 2018, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the QUALITY INN, W9250 Prospect Dr., Lodi. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Lodi
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 South Main Street
608-592-3201
Events
Memorial Gathering
Sat Oct 13, 2018 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
Quality Inn • W9250 Prospect Dr., Lodi, WI 53555
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Madison MSA Family
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“Dear Maxwell Family,
We are terribly sorry about your loss, we have sent a contribution to the funeral home to help with expenses.
Deepest sympathies,
~Madison MSA Family”
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David M. Hoadley
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Max befriended me when i was 20 years old. He believed in me and gave me some of my first job's as a cabinet maker. I've always thought of him with highest regards and have nothing but praise for him. His kindness; intelligent s and artistic ability will surly be missed. Peace to all of you during this trying time. ARNDT. David M. Hoadley
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Dwayne M. Hefner
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A good man, gave me a job in surveying when I got out of the Army, when none of the other local surveyors would, (I'd been a surveyor in the Army for 12 years). Taught me a lot about surveying in Wisconsin and manual drafting. Helped me get my surveying license in 99. Was a good friend and a great guy to work for throughout the mid to late 90's . Loved his Art work, going with him to buy antique guns, railroad pocket watches and coins, (a very expensive habit, that I unfortunately picked up as well). My prayers for his family. Thanks for the memories, Love you Rodney.
Dwayne M. Hefner,
Wisconsin Professional Land Surveyor, PLS 2494
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Nancy M. Nelson
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Memories of Maxwell
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Nancy M. Nelson
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I remember Maxwell from back in the 70’s in Lovely Lively, LaCrosse WI. He liked hiking, hanging out & drawing. He and Susan’s wedding reception on the river boat was such a memorable event. Then we all went our own ways, but we had kids at the same time.. Time passes by. Fairwell dear Max. To the family @ his friends- I’m sorry for your unexpected loss. Nancy M (Thanghe) Nelson
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Colleen Shore
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Farewell Max. You've been released to continue your journey in the after world. Thanks for sharing your art with us. Peace to you and your family you left behind.