Rodney Lavern Horst, 57, of Hatteras, died unexpectedly June 24, 2019.

Born in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska on June 30, 1961, he was the son of Phyllis Hoffman Wheatley of Lochbuie, Colo. and the late Robert Edward Horst.

Rod served his country in the United States Army and was the owner and operator of Village Drywall. He loved fishing, his garden and the crew at the marina.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by Lana Woak of Hatteras; sons Derrick Horst of Denver, Colo. and Steven Horst of South Carolina; and brothers David Horst of Lochbuie, Colo. and Michael Horst of Bennet, Neb.

Along with his father, Rod was preceded in death by sister Gwendolyn Schlenker.

A private memorial service will be held.

Twiford Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.

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