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I recently received this information from my cousin's wife in Bismark ND. Hope is useful to some of you.
GUY RHODE IS
ACCIDENTLY
ELECTROCUTED
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Telephone man repairing lines at Hurley comes
In contact with power Co.’s wires on post.
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DEATH IS
INSTATANEOUS
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Holding telephone wire in both hands, slack
contacts with high line serving wires.
Blaze shoots forth and Rhode is dead at top
Of telephone pole
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Parker people were stunned Monday afternoon when the report reached here that Guy H. Rhode was dead at Hurley. Details of the accident were meager and folks began to congregate to find out all that was possible of the catastrophe. It was soon learned that a
pulmotor was enroute to Hurley from Sioux Falls. Dr. Redfield and Clarence Schuknecht of the fire department there to Hurley in forty minutes. They could do nothing upon their arrival, discovering that the entire charge of 33,000 volts had passed through the unfortunate man’s arm and chest. He had not however, been severely burned, undoubtedly due to the fact that the power by the telephone wire which he held in both hands at the top of the pole to which he had been strapped. Two assistants rushed to his aid and he was lowered by rope to the ground, where he gasped once. Artificial respiration was done to restore life but to no avail. Death was instantaneous.
Guy Henry Rhode, oldest son of Mr and Mrs Henry H. Rhode was born in Cherokee Iowa, October 16 1885.
With his parents he came to Parker when about 14 years old. With the exception of a brief residence in Tyndall, Kimball and Yankton, immediately following his marriage, Parker has been his residence since boyhood.
He was united in marriage to Anna Kuckenbecker at Bridgewater, Dec. 17, 1907. Later there came to bless this home three sons, Leaonard, who for the past year has been a student at Yankton College; Lloyd and Robert, both students in Parker schools.
Besides the wife and children, there remain the relatives, his father and mother,three brothers, Royal of Morris, Minn.; Leon of Alta, Iowa and Harold of Parker, and one sister Charolotte Rhode.
Mr. Rhode began work for J.A. Steninger when only 17 years old and for the past years has been continually in his employ. He practically grew up in the telephone businessand knew the work in its many details. Few men are more efficient in any line of work. Death came while faithfully preforming his duties, he being at work on the line at Hurley, Monday afternonn, August 29, when he came in contact with a live wire and his life was given as a true servant of labor.
Mr Rhode will be missed in the community as he had always been interested in the good of Parker and her people. He served as councilman for one term. Being a natural musician, he did much to promote this art. He was organizer and leader of the Masonic band and only last year began work with the Parker band which is mainly composed of boys who have been making fine progress under his leadership
He was a member of the Masonic order, the Odd Fellows, Workmen, Rebekah and Eastern Star. He had passed through the chairs in both the Masonic order and the Odd Fellows. It was while he was Master of the Masonic Lodge that he organized the Parker Masonic band.
His death was a great shock to the entire community and the loss will be keenly felt.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church at 2:00 p.m. Thursday with Rev. R.G. Minkler in charge, internment being at Rosehill cemetery, Parker.
The Masonic Lodge had charge of the services at the grave. The Odd Fellows were present in a body and the boys band of which Mr. Rhode was leader, played at the grave.
MRS.H. H. RHODE SUCCUMBS
Charlotte Agnes carnahan Rhode was born in Mulligen’s Grove, Ill., March 23rd , 1867 She departed this life in the Methodist State Hospital, Mitchell, S.D. November 8th 1930. Her age being 63 years, 7 months and 15 days.
When eight years of age she moved with her parents to West Brooklyn, Ill., where where they resided for three years, then moved to larabee Iowa. While still residing here she was united in marriage to H. H. Rode in the year 1884. To this union, five children were born. for boys and one girl, as follows: Guy H., Royal L., Leon D., Harold D. and Charlotte, All of whom are living except Guy who preceded in death some three years ago.
It was in the year 1897 Mrs. Rhode, with her husband came to Parker, South Dakota, to make their home. During these thirty years she has been identified with the social and religious life of the community. Our Church Records show that Sister Rhode was received into the membership of the Parker Methodist Church September 18th 1898 by Rev. D. Rifenbork. During these years she has lived an earnest Christian life. She will be missed by her many friends here. To these friends, together with the husband and surviving children and relatives we desire to say look up to Him, who hath said, “I am the resurrection and and the Life.” And hath promised comfort in the time of our sorrow here.
Funeral services were held at the Parker Methodist Church on Monday afternoon with Rev. Ray in charge. Rev. Ray’s sermon text was, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.”
Mrs. Rhode was a member of the W.R.C., the A. L. A., the Rebekah Lodge and the Eastern Star Lodge.
Pall bearers were Harold, Leon and Royal Rhode, Leonard and Lloyd Rhode and Emil Kasten.
Relatives here from away for the services were:
Mr. Harold Rhode, Pheonix, Ariz.; Mr. And Mrs. Royal Rhode and daughter Lola from Atwater, Minn.; Mr. And Mrs. Charles Eddy, Sibley, Iowa;Mr. And Mrs. Hal Carnahan, Cherokee, Ia.; Mr. And Mrs. Fred Hoffmeier, and Mrs. John Ggueither and family, Aurellia, Ia.; Mrs Harley Carnahan,Sioux Falls; Mr. And Mrs. Emil Kastin
Alexandria, S.D.; Leonard rhode, Cortland, Neb.
Mrs. Rhode was a member of a family of six brothers and six sisters. Two sisters preceded Mrs. Rhode in death. The surviving brothers and sisters are: Will Carnahan, Parker; E. L. Carnahan, Quimby, Ia.; C.H Carnahan, Sioux City, Ia.; H.L. Carnahan, Cherokee, Ia.; and R. L. Carnahan, St Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Margaret Cooper, Conway, Ia.; and Mrs. C. T. Eddy, Sibley, Ia.
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CARDS OF THANKS
We wish to thank all the friends and neighbors for their sympathy, help and beautiful flowers during the illness and at the tine of the death of our beloved wife and mother.
Mr. H. H. Rhode
Mr. And Mrs. Royal Rhode
And family
Mr. And Mrs. Leon Rhode
and family
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rhode
and family
Miss Charlotte Rhode
OBITUARY MRS. ANNA RHODE
Mrs. Anna Rhode age 52, died at the McKennon hospital , Sioux Falls Wednesday at 7:07 may 7.
Mrs. Rhode (Anna Kuckenbecker) was born in Remsen, Iowa , April 11, 1889. She moved with her parents to Bridgewater, South Dakota in the spring of 1893. Here she attended public schools and was graduated on June 1, 1905. She was united in marriage to Guy H Rhode of Parker, South Dakota on Dec. 17, 1907. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Rhode resided for a short time in Tyndall, Kimball and Yankton. They then made their permanent home in Parker, S.D. in 1910 where Mr. Rhode was employed by J.A. Steninger in the telephone business. Mr. And Mrs. Rhode had three sons; Leonard G., Lloyd A., and Robert M., who remain to morn the loss of a kind and loving mother.
During her years in Parker, Mrs. Rhode had been identified with the religious and social life of the community. She was received into the active membership of the Methodist Episcopal church where she was active in the various organizations of the church. She was also an active member of the St.CeceliaChapter No. 77, Eastern Star Lodge, Rebekah Lodge, Degree of Honor and Women’s Relief Corps.
Since the death of her husband in August of 1927, she had been employed by the Central Electric Telephone Company up to Tuesday, May 6 when she was stricken seriously ill.
Those remaining to mourn the loss of Mrs. Rhode are: her three sons; Leonard G., Bridgewater, Lloyd A., Parker. And Robert M., Mandan N. D.; her mother, Mrs. Mary Kuckenbecker, Canton; her sisters Mary Wagnetz, Hurdsvield, N. D.;and Ida Gray, Canton and her brothers, Paul Kuckenbecker, Alcester, and Otto Kuckenbecker, Bridgewater.
Funeral services were held at the Parker Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon with Rev. Whiney in charge. Vocal selections were sung by Mrs. W. B. Johnson with Mrs. Lester Wray playing the piano accompaniment.
Services at the grave were conducted by the St Cecilia Chapter OES.
Pall bearers were Messrs. R. E. Clisby, Frank Cotton, Warren Chase, Frank Howdie, B. W. Johnson and Harley Eggleston. Internment was at Rosehill Cemetary.
Although Mrs. Rhode had been in poor health she managed to keep up her usual duties until she was taken ill a couple days before Anderson, 15.00; Mrs. Frank Christ- her death. She made and kept friends and had many splendid characteristics. She will be missed in this community.Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral services for Mr.s Rhode Saturday were: Mr. And Mrs. Fred Guether, Mrs. Ervin Belle and Mrs Hoomeir, Alta, Iowa; Mrs. John Elmer Otto, Aurellia, Iowa; Mr. And Mrs. Will Carnahan, and Mrs. Trevor Carnahan, Sioux Falls; Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Valkenaar and Mrs. Elsie Grebin, Chancellor; Mrs. G. E. Overton, son Dwight and A.O. Solem, Irene; Mr. And Mrs. Marvin Ryan, Mrs. Otto Kuckenbecker and Mrs. Stanley Larson, Bridgewater; and Paul Kuckenbecker, Alcester; Pearl Benninga and Mrs. Chas. Nielsen, Monroe.
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CARDS OF THANKS
We wish to thank all the friends and neighbors for their sympathy help and beautiful floral offerings during the illness and at the time of the death of our beloved mother and sister.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Rhode
Mr. Lloyd Rhode
Mr. Robert Rhode
Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kuckenbecker
Mr. Paul Kuckenbecker
Mrs. Ida Gray
Mrs. Mary Wagnetz
ROBERT M. RHODE
DIES AT HOME
Robert M. Rhode, 67, of 721 N. 18th Street, Bismark, North Dakota Died Wednesday, March 31, 1982 at his home.
He was born June 13, 1914, in Parker, South Dakota, the youngest of three son, to Anna and Guy Rhode.
He graduated from Parker High School as a star athelete and cornet player. He received ten letters in sports and first place as state cornet player for two consecutive years.
Robert served during World War II under Patton;s 3rd Infatry Division, He was a trumpet player in the Infantry Concert and dance band and a member of the chorus club. He is is a gold card member of the musicians Local 299.
He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Kostelecky, formerly of Dickenson, North Dakota; one son, Major Charles Rhode, United States Air Force, Montgomery, Alabama; one daughter, Mrs. Rod (Linda) Heitz, Bismark
Funeral Services were held on Saturday April 3rd , 1982 at 1:30 PM at the McCabe United Methodist Church , Bismark, North Dakota.
Officiating at the funeral was Rev. Donald Andrews, Organist. Arva Dell Benz, Soloist, Bob Wells.
Robert was buried at Fairview Cemetery , Bismark, North Dakota.
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