Rodney Mednansky | August 30, 1943 - January 13, 2022
Obituaries-Pierre / Posted Jan 18, 2022 | 5:28 AM / 256 views
Rodney Clarence Mednansky was born in Kadoka, SD, August 30, 1943, to Clarence & Juanita ‘May’ (Shouldis) Mednansky. Per his wishes, there will be no services.
Rodney married Oleta Wooden Knife in Pierre on July 25, 1966. Three boys joined the Mednansky Family: Justin Rodney, Richard Lee & Duane Edward.
Rodney attended White River School into the 9th grade. From then on he learned from his experiences. He could calculate figures like a mathematician. In is his lifetime he worked for Adrian & England ranches, worked for Rosebud Housing Authority, was a janitor at the White River School. Rodney was a rancher at heart & started his own ranch in the 1970’s.
He was an avid Canasta player, loved his handheld Solitaire games, cigarettes, casinos & black coffee. He enjoyed family times & working with his sons.
Rodney is survived by his wife, Oleta, sons Justin (Dena), Richard (Pegi) & Duane from White River, grandchildren Bailey, Sage, ShaRissa, Ashton, Logan & Taylor Mednansky, great Granddaughters Paisley & Tatum Leader Charge, sister Janice, brothers-in-law Ed Burnette, Ansel (Teresa), John (Kris), Erroll (Cindy), Scott Wooden Knife, sisters-in-law Bertha (Leroy) Morrison, Ruth & Mary Lou Wooden Knife.
Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, sister Audrey Burnette, brothers-in-law Harold, sisters-in-laws Shirley, Erna & Edna Wooden Knife, Floy Drake, as well as many special uncles & aunts.
