Service Information
Rodney Schefus, age 74, of Redwood Falls formerly Fairfax, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022, at Carris Health in Redwood Falls.
Funeral Service will be Monday, January 31, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Fairfax with interment in Fort Ridgely Cemetery, Ridgely Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota.
Visitation will be Monday, January 31, 2022, from 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M., ALL at the church.
Military Honors by the Fairfax Honor Guard.
Obituary
Rodney Neil Schefus was born on June 17, 1947, in New Ulm, Minnesota. He was the son of George and Meta (Briese) Schefus. Rodney was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Fairfax. He received his education in Fairfax and was a graduate of the Fairfax High School Class of 1965. After high school, he joined the National Guard.
Rodney raised hogs and assisted with the towing business. He also worked at the Co-op Elevator in Fairfax, and he cleaned and sold seed. He also farmed with his brother, Ralph, in Camp Township and together they owned and operated Schefus Towing. For several years he also owned and operated Schefus Brothers Trucking and he drove many miles himself seeing the country.
Rodney was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Fairfax. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #205 in Fairfax.
Rodney enjoyed deer hunting, collecting antique farm equipment and tractor brigades.
Rodney passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Carris Health in Redwood Falls at the age of 74 years. Blessed be his memory.
Rodney is survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Rodney was preceded in death by his Parents, George and Meta Schefus; Brothers, Larry, Lyle, and Lynn Schefus; and Twin Brother, Ralph Schefus.
Christine Lawrenz says
I loved Rodney and Ralph. I am Chris Dummer, the oldest daughter of Pat and Donna Mar Dummer. We grew up north of the Schefus family. After my dad died they looked over mom until she died in 2009. After she died the boys helped me with any help I needed. Love the family so much. Their folks always watched over me when I was a naughty girl who ran away from home. Love them all!