Rodney “Rod” Ray Evinger
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Funeral services for Rodney “Rod” Ray Evinger, 63, Eudora, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 22, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel. Burial will follow at the Vinland Cemetery. He passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at his home.
Rod was born October 6, 1952 in Osawatomie, KS the son of Lawrence O. and Meda M. (McRoberts) Evinger. He graduated from Eudora High School in 1970.
Rod honorably served his country in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman stationed in Germany, from 1970 to 1972.
He married Terri Lynn Reding May 1, 1981 in Miami, OK. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his daughter, Jessica and husband, Aaron Hachmeister, Topeka, KS; son Rod Evinger, Jr., Lincoln, KS; sister, Karen Evinger-Irvine, Manhattan, KS; and brothers, Terry Evinger, and David Evinger, both of Eudora. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Larry Evinger.
He was a Glass Technician at AGC Glass Manufacturing Plant in Spring Hill, KS from 1988 to 2016.
He enjoyed fishing, watching the Royals and KU Basketball. He was a loyal supporter of law enforcement. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
The family will greet friends at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 22nd one hour prior to the service at the mortuary in Eudora.
Memorials may be made in his name to Visiting Nurses or the American Lung Association and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Rod was my best friend. It had been awhile since we had seen each other. I moved to Eudora in 1967 and Rod was the first person i meant in school. We became instant friends. We went into the Army together. I loved him like my brother. RIP my friend. I will see you again.
Terri, Jessica and Rod Jr.
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you and your family strength and peace.
Love – Bill and Pat
Our condolences to the Evinger family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Very sorry to hear about Rod. Our thoughts and prayers are with Terri and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jessica and Rod if you need anything at all please let me know. Your father was a wonderful man.
Terri I’m so sorry for your loss. Our prayers will be with you and your family.
Terri and Family.
Sharon and I are so sorry for your loss. I am saddened even more due to hearing it at 12:30 this afternoon 8/22. May GOD bless and give you and your family strength and piece during this time of loss.
If I can be of help please let me know.
I am proud I got to be your neighbor for many years.
Terri, Jessica and Rod Jr.,
Our sympathies to all of you! We are sorry to have just learned of his passing.
Carl, Anita, Luke Abel and Sarah Meador