Edwin Michael Roedenbeck, age 74, of Newport News, Virginia, died January 12, 2025, at Walter Reed VA Hospital. He was born February 8, 1950, at St. Edwards Hospital in Fort Smith, to Edwin G. and Wilma H. Roedenbeck.

He was preceeded in death by his parents.

Most people who knew him called him Mike. He was an avid gun collector with a particular passion for collecting mini-scale trains. He also had a deep love for history, especially military history, and enjoyed engaging in conversations about it. Despite his many interests, Mike had a soft spot for animals and loved feeding and observing them from his home. He especially loved his house cat, Derry.

Mike is survived by his wife, Ellen Roedenbeck; a younger brother, William Roedenbeck; a son and daughter-in-law, Edwin Michael and Aine Roedenbeck Jr. of Austin; two daughters and son-in-law, Carie Skelton of Fort Smith, and Jessica and William Savage of McKinney, Texas; a stepdaughter and step son-in-law, Heather and Michael Tennison of Texas; and five grandchildren and their spouses, Joey and Taylor Roedenbeck of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Jacob and Melissa Roedenbeck of Fayetteville, Samantha and Mikaela Roedenbeck of Austin, Evan Savage of McKinney, Texas, and step grandchild, Caila Light of Newport News, Virginia. He is also survived by several more step-grandchildren and his four great-grandchildren, Ryker, Hudson, Bentley and Rylie.

Burial will be private in Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cat House Palooza, 4121 S 35 St., Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903, or The Artemis Project, P.O. Box 317, Hackett, Arkansas 72937.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com .