Rodney passed away suddenly at home. Survived by his loving wife Dorothy Hopkins of 33 years, daughter Michele Shonka, La Vista, NE;4 grandchildren Zoe (Sam) Smith III, La Vista, Nebraska; Morgan Cooper-Shonka, Papillion, NE; Hagen and Layla Shonka, La Vista, NE; 2 great-grandsons Samuel IV and Carter Allen Smith, La Vista, NE; brother Richard (Linda) Hopkins, Omaha, NE; sisters Rebecca Hopkins, Omaha, NE, Roberta Prang, Muncie, IN; nieces, nephews, family, friends, and pet boxer Titan. Preceded in death by parents Nathan and Beatrice Hopkins, and son Donald Stanger 3rd.
Rodney worked over 40 years in the auto parts industry, the last employer being Factory Motor Parts where he worked up until the end of 2018. He also volunteered with the La Vista Volunteer Fire Department for several years where he obtained the rank of Captain.
VISITATION Wednesday, August 7th from 5 to 6 PM with a MEMORIAL SERVICE at 6 PM at Bethany Funeral Home.
Memorials suggested to the family or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in the name of Donald Stanger 3rd.