Marlin Karl Rodemeyer

Marlin Karl Rodemeyer, of Moline, IL, passed away on October 31, 2020, at home.

Per his wishes, cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Moline, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 1:00 pm in conjunction with his father Marlin D. Rodemeyer who passed on June 7, 2021.

Karl was born in Moline, IL, on March 21, 1958, to Marlin and Charlotte (Sherwood) Rodemeyer. He graduated from Moline High School in 1975 and from Wallpapering School in Rutland, Vermont.  He was employed at Rodemeyer Decorating Co. until he moved to Colorado.  There he worked at the trade until returning to Illinois in 2017. At that time, he then worked with W.F. Scott Decorating up until the pandemic.  Karl was a Christian of the Lutheran faith, having been baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Island. He was a good cook and had a love for the outdoors and animals.  He planned to move to Idaho and "live off the land" when he retired next March. Karl cared for many pets from an early age – Pepper the pigeon, an owl, a squirrel, a hedgehog, finches, Minnie, a raccoon, Hogo, a German Shepherd, and a dog named Brook, among many others.  He was especially fond of the current family pet, Lucy, a Chihuahua.

Survivors include his mother: Charlotte, Moline, IL; sisters Sheila Rodemeyer and Gretchen (Keith) Embry, a brother Augie (Wendy) Rodemeyer; nephews Adam Karl Rodemeyer, Barret Embry and Alex Berhenke; nieces Lexi Holtzer and Ana (Bryce) Potter along with the love of his life for the last 13 years, Lori Nunes of Tucson, AZ.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express online condolences at www.wendtfuneralhome.com.