Rodney Paul Cathcart ’48

The class has lost one of its most loyal and enthusiastic members in the death of Rod Cathcart on Feb. 4, 1998. Rod had been suffering from poor health for some time but made the effort to return for our 49th reunion. He had been looking forward to our 50th.

Rod joined us from East Palestine, Ohio, and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was in Tower. He was in the Navy from 1944-46 and in the Army from 1950-52.

Rod began his career with the Timken Roller Bearing Co. in Canton, Ohio, and was soon in the NYC office as sales engineer. In 1955, he and Margaret were married.

In 1959, Margaret and Rod, along with three-month-old Cindy, migrated to Gresham, Nebr., to start a farming and ranching enter­prise. In 1964 came Rod's third and final career change with entry in the U. of Nebraska Law School. He enjoyed the practice of law in Lincoln for the rest of his career. He had many community activities, boards, and charities, as well as bar associations.

To his widow, Margaret, daughters, Cindy and Cary, and son, Christopher, the class offers its deepest sympathy. We will miss our cherished classmate.