Former Norcatur resident Rodney C. New passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Decatur Health Systems in Oberlin, KS, at the age of 83.

He was born August 20, 1935 in Norton, KS the son of Ralph W. and Ruth Ann (Cleland) New.

Survivors include his two sons, Jeff of Goddard, KS and Steve of Big Spring, TX; his daughter, Rhonda Mertz of Arlington, NE; two brothers, Roger of Lincoln, NE and Mark of Reston, Virginia; multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Cremation was planned. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date in the Norcatur Cemetery, Norcatur, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rodney C. New Memorial Fund c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.