Edward W. Rodenberg Jr.

GUTTENBERG, IOWA

Edward William Rodenberg Jr., 92, of Guttenberg, passed away on November 12, 2026, at the Guttenberg Care Center.

Visitation will be held from 3 - 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa. Visitation will continue at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg prior to funeral services.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg with burial to follow at Guttenberg City Cemetery. Rev. Mike Ashman will officiate.

Edward was born to Edward Sr. and Louise (Schroeder) Rodenberg on May 3, 1934, on the family farm seven miles west of Guttenberg. On August 25, 1953, Edward was united in marriage to LaVonne (Schroeder) Rodenberg. Life blessed them with 71 years together. To this union, two children were born, Carla and Bruce.

Edward loved farming and trucking along with people. Dancing at Lakeside Ballroom was a favorite social spot on Saturday nights. He was so proud to have driven his semi (Edward Rodenberg Trucking) until the age of 87, gaining so many friends along the way.

Edward served on the church council at St. John’s in Guttenberg, was on the Guttenberg City Cemetery Board, sold Dekalb seed corn, drove livestock truck for Hoth Livestock Yard in Garnavillo, hauled fertilizer for the Economy Feed Mill in Guttenberg, and often joked he graduated from Walke University, the Walke country school (Jefferson 3). After graduation, it was farming for Edward. At the age of 12, working with horses, he often talked about hauling bundles and running the thrashing machine.

Deer hunting was a yearly event for Edward with his immediate family as well as nephews for several years. He loved to fish and was always known to bring along his famous cinnamon rolls. “If the fish weren’t biting, just start eating and you will get a bite every time!”

Survivors include his daughter, Carla Ruegnitz; grandchildren: Chad (Kelly) Ruegnitz, Christa (Ryan) Mohr, Nicole (Daniel) Briggson, and Bruce (Fiancé, Amber) Rodenberg Jr.; great-grandchildren: Ashton Fangman, Carson Ruegnitz, Maliyah and Jameson Mohr, Adrianna and Kaisen Briggson, Deklyn and Colt Rodenberg; brothers-in-law and spouses, Lyle and Hollis Schroeder, Gary and Jennifer Schroeder, Denny Schroeder, and sisters-in-law, Janet Schroeder and Myrna Backes, as well as his many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Edward was honored to be the Godfather to Susan Koehn, Brad Rodenberg, Roger Backes, and the late Robert Rodenberg.

Preceding him in death was his loving wife of 71 years, LaVonne; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce (Deb) Rodenberg; son-in-law, Craig Ruegnitz; parents, Edward Sr. and Louise (Schroeder) Rodenberg; brothers and sisters-in-law, Morris (Delite) Rodenberg, LaVerl (Ilo) Rodenberg, sister Burnette Livingston; brother-in-law, Robert (Judy) Livingston; in-laws: Clarence and Irene (Handke) Schroeder, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Alfred and Darlene Bahls; brothers-in-law: Harlan Backes and Hermie Schroeder; nieces: Marlys Friedlein, Marilyn (Al) Svestka, and Darla Brodigan; nephews: Robert Rodenberg, Ralph (Kay) Livingston, Scott Schroeder, and Steve Christianson; and great-nephew, Neil Christianson.

The family would like to thank everyone at St. Croix Hospice, Guttenberg Care Center, Guttenberg Ambulance and ER, Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, Morris Funeral Home, and the River Living Center for all the great care. Pastor Mike Ashman and St. John’s Lutheran Church are also thanked for all the prayers and support.

Morris Funeral Home (Dyersville, Guttenberg, Garnavillo, Monticello, Holy Cross) is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.