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Rodney Schlimmer, 80, McMinnville, TN. resident and Wilbur, Wash. native died Feb. 20, 2022 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following a sudden illness. Rodney was born May 10, 1941 and was the son of the late Roger and Florence Zimbelman Schlimmer.

Veteran of the United States Air Force and retired Network Operations Manager for Ben Lomand Telephone. He was married to Linda Rowland Schlimmer on Feb. 25, 1967 who preceded him in death on June 16, 2021. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brother, Clark Schlimmer.

Mr. Schlimmer is survived b...