Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Rodney Dean Cartwright
Winneconne, Wisconsin
Rodney Dean Cartwright, age 62, of Winneconne, died Friday, March 18, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton. He was born December 4, 1948, in California to the late Kenneth and Rose (Befus) Cartwright. Rodney was a 1966 graduate of Winneconne High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968 until 1971. On May 22, 1970, Rodney married Lucille Fields. Starting in 1971 Rodney worked for 10 years at Wagner's Industrial Products in Winneconne, then at Marble Park Lanes in Winneconne for 2 years, and from 1982 until 1984 he worked at Paul's Supermarket in Winneconne. From 1985 until his retirement in 2010, Rodney was employed by Oshkosh Truck Corp. Rodney had been involved in Boy Scouts, and was a member of the Giles-Luce American Legion Post 364 - Winneconne.
Rodney is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lucy Cartwright, of Winneconne; two sons, Russell (Lisa Bilderback) Cartwright, of Hastings, Minnesota; Anthony Cartwright, of Winneconne; his grandchildren, Curtis (Samantha) Kain, of Oshkosh; Kenny and Brooke Cartwright, of Hastings, Minnesota; one great-grandchild, Mariah Kain, of Oshkosh; one sister, Jonelle (John) Balson, of Milwaukee; two brothers, George Cartwright, of Oshkosh; Michael (BeBe) Cartwright, of Milwaukee; nephews and nieces, Wade (Gail) Balson, of Milwaukee; Michelle (Dave) Sobczak, of Milwaukee; Sara Cartwright, of Oshkosh; Marisha Cartwright, of Minnesota; Mike Cartwright, of Montana; Adam and Joey Cartwright, both of Milwaukee; and two great-nieces, Kari and Casy Balson, of Milwaukee.
Cremation has taken place and a Tribute to a Veteran Service will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne. A Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the American Heart Association.
Mueller Funeral Home
904 E. Main St.
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-4242
Please submit online condolences to
www.muellerfuneralhomeinc.com
Nathan Wilkinson wrote on April 7, 2011
Lucy and family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Rodney. I was fortunate to meet him in my role as Cub Master for Pack 3629 and always appreciated the support he provided for our Pack. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Nathalie Moore wrote on March 23, 2011
Lucy, I am so sorry. Rod was always such a willing and fun bunco partner. We shall all miss him very much. And what a good snack maker!!
Jay Fleck wrote on March 23, 2011
just want you to know i was thinking about you and extend my sincere sympathy.god bless you all
Connie Lechner wrote on March 23, 2011
Lucy, I was surprised and saddened by the news of Rodney's passing. I am so sorry for your loss and that I never actually got to meet him in person, only caught him once or twice to wave my grateful thankyou, as a mysterious snowplow angel dug us out in the winter, never asking for anything in return. I remember hearing that welcome sound and feeling the panic and dread disappear of what I knew was ahead. I hope he knew what a big thing he did and how much I appreciated his kindness. Of course I did eventually find out who it was didn't I? Again my condolences go out to you and your family. Your neighbor, Connie Lechner
Karen Fenner Palmer wrote on March 22, 2011
I am so saddened and surprised to hear about Rod's passing. I graduated from Winneconne High School with Rod and attended seceral past class reunions with him. I extend my sincerest sympathy to the family and friends. I always remember him as a great man, father, classmate and friend. Someday we will join him in heaven, but we shall miss him here until then. God bless you all at this sad time.
Marc & Kathy Blum wrote on March 22, 2011
Lucy and family,
We were so sorry to read of the loss of your beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. We remember very fondly Rod coaching the ladies softball teams in Winneconne some years ago. Rod was a great competitor while serving as fun creating coach.
Our thoughts, prayers, and most sincere condolences are with all of you in this time of sorrow.
Kindest personal regards,
Marc and Kathy.
Randy & Pauline Harper wrote on March 22, 2011
We were so sorry to learn of your loss. Our sympathies are with you and your family. And we are praying for God's love to guide you through this and keep you strong.
Beezer wrote on March 21, 2011
Rod was a top-shelf guy. I'm glad I got to know him. He couldn't wait to escape from the factory. I really can't blame him there.
Phyllis Winter Huebner wrote on March 21, 2011
What a shock to see his obituary. I was in his class at Winneconne. Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ann & Don Raymond wrote on March 20, 2011
We wish to express our sympathy for your loss. We would like to wish all the family solace and comfort in this trying time. Our prayers are with you Jonelle & John and all the family.