Billy Joe Rodvelt, 58, of Horton, Kansas passed peacefully after a 2 year battle with cancer on Sunday June, 25, 2023 at Amberwell Hospital, Hiawatha, with Sister-n-law, Lachelle Hartley, and Aunt, Cathy Neibling at his side.

He was born on October 25,1964 in Hiawatha, Kansas the son of Morris and Norma (Grossner) Rodvelt. He attended ACCHS and graduated in 1983.

Survivors include his Wife, Exzondria Rodvelt of 34 years, Mother, Norma Rodvelt, Brothers, Gary (Donna) Rodvelt, Ronnie ( Susan) Rodvelt, Kevin (Ginger) Rodvelt and Sister, Brenda (Kevin) Wilhelm and numerous beloved nieces and nephews, Mother and Father in laws, Bob and Linda Fee, Bill and Connie Hartley, and sister-in- laws, Lachelle and Shannon Hartley and "DUKE" his best fur baby. Preceding in death was father, Morris Rodvelt in November 1994.

He was raised milking and farming for his family. Some of the most influential people of his life include but are not limited to, Ronnie Schuetz, Larry Matthias and Kirk Gaskell, who he considered family. Darryl Hundley and Becky Ashton Barton were a blessing during his battle with cancer. He regrettably retired from Gaskell Machine and Metal in January 2023 due to health reasons after 22 years of service. The hardest decision of his life.

The family will greet friends on Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. at the Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary in Horton, Kansas. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Zion Lutheran Church north of Everest, Kansas. A private family burial will take place. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Muscotah Cancer Society and NEK Multi-County Home Health & Hospice and may be sent in care of the mortuary. A special message may be sent to the family at www.dishon-maple-chaney.com