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O.D. Rotramel

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O.D. Rotramel, 72-year-old resident of Springtown, Arkansas, was called home by our Lord on July 6th, 2017 in Rogers, Arkansas. Born September 13th, 1944, he was the son of Leonard Rotramel and Irene Davidson Rotramel. O.D. married Betty Clawson on June 4th, 1962 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He worked for over 20 years as a self-employed brick layer. Later, he went to work for McKee foods in Gentry, Arkansas where he retired in 2012. A quiet and gentle man, he loved being outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid hunter and NRA supporter. He could most often be found sitting in his shop with a view out the garage door- his window to the world. He loved spending time with family hunting and camping. He was always looking out for his grandkids. He loved his family! He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Betty Rotramel; one son, Eddy Rotramel and wife Jennifer of Gentry; one daughter, Georgia Spence and husband Steve of Colcord, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Anthony Rotramel and wife Emily and their son Logan of Fayetteville; Kristy Chase and husband Shawn of Gentry; Andrew Rotramel and wife Jessica of Gentry; and Samantha Spence of Kansas, Oklahoma; one brother, Larry Rotramel and wife Charlotte of Siloam Springs; one sister, Lois Farmer and husband Kenny of Siloam Springs; one niece, Sheri McGuire and husband Steve and their son Jesse of Siloam Springs; two nephews, Brian Rotramel and wife Vanessa of Gentry; Mark Rotramel and wife Carey and their sons William and Chandler; and many close friends. The family would like to thank the Mercy health system and their nursing staff for their excellent care. Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Monday July 10th, 2017 at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs with son, Eddy Rotramel officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday July 9th, 2017 at Wasson Funeral Home, Siloam Springs. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.wassonfuneralhome.com.

Published July 8, 2017

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