Rodney D. Magnuson , 77, of  North Platte, passed away November 13, 2019 at Centennial Park Retirement Village.

Rodney was born September 8, 1942 at North Platte to Virgle and Bernice (Miller) Magnuson. He attended Stapleton High School graduating with the class of 1960 and McCook Community College.

He was united in marriage to Sharon K. Rundback at North Platte on November 24, 1963.  Rodney worked for the Union Pacific Railroad in the freight department for 25 years.  He was an outdoorsman, enjoying his time fishing, hunting and drawing. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of  Eagles.

He was preceded in death by his parent; his wife, Sharon and nephews, Dale and Paul Rundback.

Rodney is survived by sons, Darin (Janice) Magnuson of Kenesaw, Nebraska and Duane (Romy) Magnuson of  Topeka, Kansas; daughter,  Christine  (Curt) Aufrecht of  North Platte; brother, Kenneth Magnuson of  Lander, Wyoming; grandchildren, Jordan (Courtnee) Magnuson of Gothenburg,  Dylan Magnuson of Hastings, Micah Magnuson of Kearney, Brayden Aufrecht of  North Platte, Isaac Aufrecht of  North Platte and Bryce Aufrecht of  North Platte; great grandchildren, Khloe  and Oakley Magnuson of  Gothenburg; nephews, Stewart Magnuson, Joseph Cooper, Chester Cooper, James Barnes and Jeffrey Barnes; niece, Theresa Magnuson and  Rodney's companion, Connie Joseph.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com . A memorial has been established in his name. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene with Pastor James Trippett officiating. Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2019 with family receiving friends at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.