In Memory Of
Rodney L. Bluma
1956
2021
Rodney L. Bluma
July 5, 1956 — January 20, 2021
Rodney L. "Rod" Bluma, 64, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021.
He was born July 5, 1956, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Charlie and Elsie (Person) Bluma.
Rod was a mechanic, owning his own shop, Rod's Welding and Machining, and most recently working at Frito Lay.
He is survived by his fiancé, Sue Seele; step-daughters, Amber (Chris) Wettengel and Cynthia Twombly and their mother, Donna Erquhart; six grandchildren, Dayton, Jazzy, John, Layanna, Cannon, and Ryder; brother, Wyatt Bluma; and niece, Nicole Bluma.
He was preceded by his parents, three brothers, and one step-brother.
Rod loved motorcycles and riding his multiple Harleys, building and fixing anything he could, and he also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Funeral services will be held at 1pm Friday, January 29, 2021 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka. Burial will be held at Saint Patricks Cemetery/Coal Creek Cemetery in Nemaha County. Rod will lie in state after 12noon Thursday, January 28 at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 5-7pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
To leave a message for Rod's family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born July 5, 1956, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Charlie and Elsie (Person) Bluma.
Rod was a mechanic, owning his own shop, Rod's Welding and Machining, and most recently working at Frito Lay.
He is survived by his fiancé, Sue Seele; step-daughters, Amber (Chris) Wettengel and Cynthia Twombly and their mother, Donna Erquhart; six grandchildren, Dayton, Jazzy, John, Layanna, Cannon, and Ryder; brother, Wyatt Bluma; and niece, Nicole Bluma.
He was preceded by his parents, three brothers, and one step-brother.
Rod loved motorcycles and riding his multiple Harleys, building and fixing anything he could, and he also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Funeral services will be held at 1pm Friday, January 29, 2021 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka. Burial will be held at Saint Patricks Cemetery/Coal Creek Cemetery in Nemaha County. Rod will lie in state after 12noon Thursday, January 28 at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 5-7pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
To leave a message for Rod's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Rodney L. Bluma, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
In State
Thursday, January 28, 2021
12:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Visitation
Thursday, January 28, 2021
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
Service
Friday, January 29, 2021
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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