Lynn Wm. Roder

Recording of Lynn Roder Service

Ashton, IA 

     Lynn Wm. Roder age 63 of Ashton, Iowa died unexpectedly from injuries sustained in a work-related traffic accident, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Sanford Sheldon Medical Center in Sheldon, Iowa.

     Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2020 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ashton, IA, with Father Siby Punnoose, Father Timothy Hogan and Deacon Kevin Poss as concelebrants. Burial will take place at a later date private with family at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Ashton, IA. Because of social distancing guidelines a certain amount of people will be permitted to attend the service. Service will be recorded, and a link will be placed on Lynn’s obituary on our website and will be there for 90 days to view.

     Visitation will be Thursday, August 6^th from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ashton. There will be a private rosary and vigil service for the family at 4:00 p.m.

     The Jurrens Funeral Home of Ashton is in charge of arrangements.

     Lynn Wm. Roder was born on October 18, 1956, in Lemars, IA, to Albert and Marjorie (Block) Roder. He grew up in Ashton, IA, and attended St. Joseph's Catholic School in Ashton, and Sheldon Community High School, graduating in 1974. 

     In September of 1975, Lynn met the love of his life, Karen Kruize. They were married on August 25, 1979 and would have celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary this August. 

     For the last 14 1/2 years, Lynn worked for the Iowa DOT as a Highway Technician, where he could often be seen mowing the guardrails as fine as any golf course in the state and keeping the roads clear in the winter. Throughout his life, Lynn always enjoyed driving truck, which he did for AGP, where he worked for 15 years, including five years in the Soybean Plant, and for Van Wyk Inc., in Sheldon, where he won Driver of the Year in 1986. He also worked for Osceola County Coop Oil Co. (Cooperative Energy Company) for nine years, operating the On Farm Tire Service Truck for five years, and Farm Delivery Fuel Truck for four years.

     Lynn enjoyed spending time outdoors, whether it was taking care of the yard or going on a bike ride with Karen. He took great pride in his children and grandchildren, and always had danish, bubblegum, and ice cream waiting for Mya and Maxwell. Lynn lived a faith-filled life and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a hard worker and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was genuine and honest, with a kind smile and a caring heart. Lynn will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. 

     Lynn is survived by his wife, Karen (Kruize) Roder of Ashton, IA; along with his two children, Brian Roder (Jondle) of Tacoma, WA, and Rachel (Ryan) Haskin of Marion, IA, as well as their children, Mya (age 7) and Maxwell (age 5). Lynn is also survived by his 4 brothers and sisters-in-law: Stan and Rita Roder of Dillon, MT, Randy and Lori Roder of Sheldon, IA, Gary and Beth Roder of Blooming Prairie, MN, Ken and Donna Roder of Ashton, IA; 4 sisters and brothers-in-law: Jolene and Clark Zahrt of Spencer, IA, Diane and Kevin White of Peterson, IA, Nancy and Rod Dobney of Walker, IA, Janet and Doug Sorenson of Breda, IA; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Myrna Breuker of Arnolds Park, IA, Betty and Marlin Wolter of Ocheyedan, IA, Deb and Kelly Van Beest of Cloverdale, IA; brother-in-law: Bill Kruize of Sibley, IA, and many nieces and nephews. 

     Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Marjorie (Block) Roder; his parents-in-law, Dean and Verna (Stallman) Kruize, and his brother, Allen Roder.

     It is not possible to wrap your arms around a loved one who leaves, but it is possible to wrap your heart around a memory.