Rodney Hasbrouck, Sr., of Hershey, unexpectedly died at Great Plains Health on August 27, 2021. He was 62 years old.
Rodney was born in North Platte on November 9, 1958, to Bill and Edith Hasbrouck. He grew up in North Platte and Las Vegas, then joined the U.S. Marines in 1975. Following his discharge in '79 Rod reenlisted and served from 1980-1992. During his time he served in Desert Storm.
On August 27, 1992, Rodney married Kathie Miller at the Little White Chapel Drive-thru in Las Vegas and they made their home in Hershey. Rod had worked for Hershey Flying Service, then several gravel pits - pumping gravel and collecting rocks, and for the Village of Hershey. He also owned The Bar for 21 years.
Rod was a member of the Hershey American Legion, some online coin clubs and Eagles Aeries #2839. He had a lot of hobbies which included collecting coins, tinkering with things and making wind chimes and pieces of art. Rod loved fishing and had fished in many different states. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them at The Bar, as well as hosting a massive 4th of July fireworks show for all to enjoy. Rod was taken too soon and will be missed so much.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Edith Hasbrouck; his beloved dog, Sgt. Major Budweiser; and uncle, Claude 'Butch' Shaffer.
Rod leaves behind his wife, Kathie, of Hershey; children, Keri (Cody) Allen, Angela Hasbrouck, Rodney Hasbrouck, Jr. and Tony (Michelle) Eckhoff, all of North Platte, and Richie (Amanda) Tannerhill, of Clyde, NC; his sisters, Laurie (Von) Rasmussen, of Pahrump, NV, and Tammy Kendall, of Las Vegas; brother, Billy Hasbrouck (Cynthia Aquino), of Las Vegas; as well as 17 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and many other family and friends.
Cremation was chosen. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Inurnment with Military Honors will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. The guest book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or Tuesday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department.