Rodney Paul Grabner

Rodney Paul Grabner Rodney Paul Grabner, 62, of Salina passed away Sunday, September 18th, 2011 in Ft. Meyers, Flordia. Rodney was born in Wichita, Kansas on August 24, 1949, the son of the late Francis and Hazel (Snyder) Grabner. Rodney was in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was a 20 year member of the Salina Police Department, and retired as a Code Enforcement Officer for the city of Salina. Rodney was also a member of both the VFW and American Legion, and Christ Cathedral in Salina. On April 19, 1980, Rodney married Lynn Rexroad in Salina. Survivors include his wife, Lynn Grabner of the home; daughter, Emily Grabner of Salt Lake City, Utah; son, Matthew Grabner of Boston, Massachutes; brother, Gary (Kay) Grabner of Minneapolis, Minnesota; as well as seven nieces and nephews, and five great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, J.D. Grabner. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, September 23, 2011 the Christ Cathedral in Salina. Interment will take place at Gypsum Hill Cemetery following the funeral. Visitation will be Thursday, September 22 from 11 am - 8 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6 pm - 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Cathedral 138 S. 8th, Salina, Kansas 67401.