Rodney Dale Ohlhauser, 68 of Linton, ND died July 4th, 2025 in the Linton Regional Medical Center.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Peace Lutheran Church with Pastor Sean Barnhart officiating.  Burial will be in the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND with Military rites provided by The Mandan VFW and the Mandan American Legion.  Visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Sannes Feist Family Funeral Home, Linton, ND.  There will be a prayer service at 7pm.

Rodney was born in Linton, ND on January 20, 1957, the oldest of six children to Walter and Violet (Haid) Ohlhauser.  He was baptized on February 17, 1957 and confirmed on May 21, 1972 at Peace Lutheran Church in Linton.  He was raised on the family farm in Temvik, ND, where his strong work ethic and love for the outdoors began to take shape early in his life.  From a very young age, Rodney carried a deep sense of responsibility, something that would guide him throughout his life.

He graduated from Linton High School in 1975 and soon after joined the National Guard.  He served proudly including his time stationed in Germany and he remained with the guard until his retirement in 2007.

Rodney wore many hats in his life, he worked at Cenex, spent time in the oil fields in Watford City and proudly owned and operated Rod's Painting and Drywall for over 30 years.  Later in his retirement, he worked part time for SeaView Farms.

On April 28, 1990, Rod married Bonnie Schiermeister, his best friend and lifelong partner.  They made their home in Bismarck and later in 2014, they moved to Cattail Bay, where they found peace and joy living by the water.

Rodney had a deep love for the outdoors, especially fishing.  Sharing that passion with his son, Mason, nieces, nephews and friends brought him a lot of happiness. He was also known for teaching others how to hunt and make sausage, something he took pride in and loved doing with others.

His biggest joys in life were the simple, meaningful moments, spending time with Bonnie, their son Mason, daughter-in-law, Shaunee and especially his granddaughter, Kinsley who brought a special light into his life.

Rodney will be remembered for his kind heart, his quiet strength, and the way he was always there when someone needed help.  He was the kind of person that made you feel welcome the moment you walked into the room.  A loyal friend, devoted husband and father, and a proud grandpa. Rodney's memory will live on in the many lives he touched with love, laughter and generosity.

Rodney is survived by, his wife, Bonnie Ohlhauser; son, Mason (Shaunee) Ohlhauser; granddaughter, Kinsley; his mother, Violet Ohlhauser; his siblings:  Pam (David) Adrian, Holly (Mark) Johnson, Paulette (Craig) DeVos, Bryan (Laura) Ohlhauser and Heidi (Elwin) Nieuwsma, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Ohlhauser.