Rawlin Karnel Wood
November 1, 1972 ~ November 26, 2012
Rawlin Karnel Wood, 40, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2012. Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2012, at Unity Center, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. brenda ehret. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Rawlin is survived by his two beautiful daughters, Alexandra Jasmine Wood and Shaylin Marie Wood. He is also survived by his mother, Patly (Wood Konzen) Clarey-Sage of Cedar Rapids; his father, Greg Wood of Destin, Florida; his 'step-dude' elmo Konzen; and the mothers of his daughters, Leah Witherspoon and Shandi Davis. He had a loving family of brothers and sisters, including Ashley Swore (Becky Aldridge), Austin Wood, Emily Flowergarden (Grant Munson), Raelene Swore, and Noah Konzen. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews from all around the globe. Rawlin was born November 1, 1972, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Greg and Patly. He graduated from high school in Cedar Rapids and lived in several places around the states including Arizona, New York, Michigan, Oregon, Florida, Louisiana, and Iowa. He worked hard as a roofer most of his life in both Iowa and Florida. He was a talented skateboarder in his youth and one of his greatest joys was playing music, specifically his bass guitar and mandolin. He will be remembered for his infectious laugh, adventurous lifestyle and loving spirit. Rawlin touched many lives and was loved by all who knew him. Memorial may be directed to the family.
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Patly,Elmo,Emily,Greg,Sandy,Ashley,Raelene,Austin and so many extended family members I am so sorry to hear this and wish I could be there to hug you all!
sorry to hear
To Rawlin’s family – our thoughts & prayers are with you guys.
So sorry for your loss. Rawlin has been connected to several people and will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Patly and family – We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are praying for you and we love you!
Dan, Shari and Anna Kahle
xoxo
Rawlin was a great dude and I was one of the lucky ones to know him. He will be missed. Where ever you are, take care brother
Patly and family- know that you are in my thougths and prayers during this most tragic time in your lives.
I love you Patly and will be keeping your close in my heart.
Hugs- Laurie
rawlin was one of the nicest guys ive ever met. my condolences go out to his family. i remember we all used to play music and have just the rockinest times. rawlin my brother, you will be missed dearly. i’ll be having a beer with you tonight my old friend. save me a seat at the bar of them pearly gates!
WE ARE THINKING OF YOU ALL AND SO SORRY. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU ALL AND HOLD THOSE SWEET BABY’S OF HIS YOUR IN OUR HEART. PATLY AND GREG HE IS A PART OF YOU FOR EVER YOUR NEW ANGEL
We are so sorry to hear about this. Rawlin was Matt’s dear friend and I was so fortunate to call him my friend too. He will be sorely missed. With Much Love, Matt, DA, and Austin
I’m very sorry to hear of Rawlin’s passing. I have great memories of hanging out and skateboarding with him when we were kids.
He was a great friend and I will never forget him. We will miss him. Love you man. My condolences go out to all his family and friends.
Rawlin’s one of the closest friends I’ve ever had. He always made me think positive and get the best out of every situation. His smile and his laugh are timeless and will always be with me.
he had such a warm heart and an infectous laugh. i am so sad to hear of his passing. such a gentle soul. i love you rawl.
I was totally shocked to get the news yesterday. Rest in peace Rawlin! Was so funny how I ran into you two summers ago, it had been 20 years since I had last seen you!! Always a great attitude, even in your down times! And never, not at least in front of me, never mean spirited! I’m glad our paths crossed many years ago, and then again more recently! My prayers and sympathy go out to the family! Say hi to Jerry!
Patly,
To you and your family, we are so sorry for the loss of your son.
Jeanette & Larry Kendall and family.
So sorry to hear this sad news. Rawlin was a cool guy. I will always remember a steak dinner cooked over an open fire in a homemade fort in the woods off Cottage Grove Road – only Rawlin would cook up that kind of experience. He will be missed.
Emily & Patly, my heart is with you now & always.
My heart is saddened with the news of my good friend passing away.Rawlin and I had some good times and some fun adventures together. You will deeply missed brother.My condolences to the family and to Rawlins children.
We are so sorry to hear about “Rolly” as I knew him. We had a ton of fun hanging out with “rolly” when we were younger and fond memories of the great kid he was. Hugs and prayers sent your way. Sincerely, Tammy and family
Rawlin: You were always a ripper!
To the family: Sorry for your loss.
I put some photo’s up on this site to share. Rawlin was one of the best bro’s anyone could ever have. We’ll be jammin on the other side my brotha! Say hi to all our friends man! -I have some old recordings and a video of an old band practice from the late 90’s. If anyone wants copies, please email me at ANDYPROFANE@HOTMAIL.COM and I’ll get them to you as quick as possible.
News of your passing was a shock and my heart sank. You were such a great guy and I hold many fond memories of your time with us in Hastings. Way too many to list. Know that you were thought of often over the years and will be greatly missed. Prayers going out for your family in this time of great grief and loss.
Way too many stories to tell here. Truly a beast among men. I miss you, my friend.
We are overcome with sadness learning of Rawlin’s death. We regret we are away from Cedar Rapids and not able to offer our condolences and visit with you in person at this difficult time in your lives. Our families have shared so many milestones and good times over the years.Our hearts ache to not be there to support you now. Please know we are there in thought and spirit.
Looking forward when we can talk. We are so sorry for your loss of your special son and brother.
Dana and John Ehrhart
May you find peace Rawlin. Your kindness, smile and love of life has always been remembered.
I’m am so sorry to hear about Rawlin passing. He was like a brother to me and will be missed very much.
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Patly and Greg, I am SO sorry to hear about Rawlin. No, no, no… Although I never met him, I heard many stories about his free spirit, and felt as if I knew him through the two of you. I am very sorry for your loss.
We met Rawlin through our son
Aaron.My husband and I liked
him from the first time we
met him.
Truely sorry for your
Loss
Leon and Connie
I don’t know what to say, except, I love you rawlin!! and will miss you always.
my brother!! my friend!
see you on the other side.
The de Goa family sends our sympathy and prayers to your family. We all have fond summer memmories of Rawlin.
Rawlin was 1 of my first friends when I moved to Iowa City. His smile was infectious. He always showed love to his friends and family. I miss him immensely already. I am so sorry to Patly & family. Your son was 1 of the best friends I’ve ever had. Peace and love to all.
I vowed I would never get into a car with you again and you saw it through.
I met Rawlin in Ic when I was just a kid, I think 16 years old or so! He was also friends w my little bro Bret, who I lost when he was 30, in 2007. I know the hardest part is after, when all everything is over, the well wishers are all gone. And here you are, left w/out him. If you any brothers sisters want to contact me fee free! Please remember how much he loved and would want you to keep loving! I posted this on Facebook, thought you might appreciate it:
The world lost a crazy, wonderful guy. Glad to have known him, sad to see him go.
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Aaron Alter Fuck wowwwwww man this is hitting me kinda like Brets passing i just found out about this . I wont be able to make the sercvices fuck
November 28 at 12:44pm · Like
Marci Jones-Pope I’m sorry for your loss KT. I’m here for you if need anything. Hugs to ya
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Jamie Masanz-Hieronymus Zimmerman this is very sad.
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Andrew P Davis Oh, shit.
November 28 at 12:49pm · Like
Jeff Cornell Wow. This sucks. Anyone know what happened?
November 28 at 12:59pm · Like
Aaron Alter I can only hope the demon didnt rear its ugly head again and that it was natural causes.
November 28 at 1:08pm · Like · 2
Aaron Edmundson fuck. this shit doesn’t get any easier.
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Aaron Alter Never does never will we need to quit this dying shit at least for 10 years
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Michele McAtee Loved by all who knew him…his beautiful daughters. I was with him in Portland when his first was born. Kt, you are right, the world just lost a crazy wonderful guy.
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Bree Beukelman Everyone Loved Rawl from the MINUTE they met him. This is extremely hard, I am sick of fucking funerals. We need to take care of ourselves and the ones we love. I am so fucking glad I knew him. What a great guy. I will always love you, Rawlin (DIRTHEAD)!!!!
November 28 at 3:09pm · Like · 5
Erewyn Remington I have wondered about him and missed him many times over the years. This sucks.
November 28 at 3:11pm · Like · 1
Lindsey Michelle Just found out…so sad
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Nicholas Steven Jones My thoughts go to his family, especially his kids. What a truly amazing person. They take our best too early.
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Bree Beukelman If anyone has pictures of him can you please tag me?
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Aaron Holz oh, no!
November 28 at 4:14pm · Like
Aaron Holz my bro “from deep”
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Aaron Alter All I have are some of the best memories of my life
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Aaron Holz “There he goes, one of God’s own prototypes. Some kind of high-powered mutant never even considered for mass-production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die.”-HST
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Sanjula Vamana This is terrible news. R.I.P. Rawlin.
November 29 at 8:53am · Like
Jamie Shaw Damn.
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Julia Skinner I wish I were there to go to the funeral and give all my Iowa friends hugs and tell you all I love you. Instead, you’ll just have to hug each other for me.
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Tim Fuhrmeister FUUUU
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My deepest condolences to the family of a man of the finest spirit.
Wanted 2 say Rawlin was truely like the brother I never had. Loved him with all my heart & always will. Like many others have said I have lots of stories & they all make me smile. He kept in contact no matter where he was. I love u brother. Forever.