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Richard “Dick” Roland Rolf obituary, 6/25/2003


Richard “Dick” Roland Rolf
Richard “Dick” Roland Rolf was called to his
eternal rest June 25, 2003. He was at home at the time with his family by
his side.
Dick was born July 4, 1942, at his home two miles south
of Echo, Minn., the son of Roland and Myra (nee Riebe) Rolf.
Rev. Theo Bauer baptized him at Peace Lutheran Church in
Echo July 26, 1942. Rev. M.J. Lenz confirmed him in his faith June 3, 1956
at Mount Olive Lutheran Church.
He was united in marriage to Elaine K. Drusch Sept. 1,
1962, with the Rev. M.J. Lenz and Alvin Schultz officiating. Their marriage
was blessed with the birth of two children, Brenda in 1964 and Allen in
1968.
They made their home in Delano and remained faithful members
of Mount Olive Lutheran Church. Dick was an active member there, serving
on the church board, the school board, and several other positions over
the years.
Dick wore many hats during his life. He owned a trucking
company, “Rolf Transfer.” He served the citizens of Delano working
at the Delano Standard Station, the Delano Feed Mill, and Delano Theater,
the Delano Granite Works, and the Delano Municipal Liquor Store. Dick loved
to drive truck.
He drove several years for M.J. Litfin and had a route
with Buffalo Dry Cleaners/Jaunich Delivery. He also worked by his wife’s
side at the Flower Farm and Butterfield Evergreens. He was most recently
employed at Wagner Spray Tech in Plymouth.
Dick served as a police officer for the village of Delano
for seven years. He was also on the Delano Volunteer Fire Department for
26 years.
Dick was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He enjoyed time at the cabin making memories with his family and spending
hours with his grandchildren. He took pride in raising his fruit trees,
spending hours spraying and nurturing them.
Dick was diagnosed with lung cancer Jan. 24, 2003. Throughout
his battle he remained a “Rock of Gibraltar.”
He was continually worried more about his loved ones and
their welfare than his own. He was always reminding us that God would not
desert him. He found his greatest peace and comfort in knowing and acknowledging
that his children and grandchildren knew their Lord and Savior.
He never lost his “dry” sense of humor, and carried
it with him, right up until the time of his death.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents Roland H. and
Myra M. (nee Riebe) Rolf; by his baby granddaughter, Kara E. Stevens; baby
sister Mabel; brother-in-law Donald C. Windsperger; sisters-in-law Lorraine
Drusch and Arlene Drusch.
Dick is survived by his wife Elaine (nee Drusch), daughter
Brenda (Jon) Stevens, and son Allen (Mollie); grandchildren Katie, Jay,
Josh, Sam, and Maddie Stevens, and Danea, Dabrina, and Dawson Rolf.
He is further survived by sisters Mavis Windsperger, Bonnie
(Ken) Weege, and Linda Rolf; parents-in-law Fred and Katherine Drusch; brothers-in-law
Donald (Ruby) Drusch and Harvey Drusch; great uncle Gerhard Salzwedel, aunt
Naomi Riebe, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of relatives and friends.
Dick leaves to his family and loved ones his own testimony
of his strong faith, remarkable courage, and beautiful past and recently
made memories.
Arrangements made by Iten Funeral Home of Delano.

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Richard “Dick” Roland Rolf was called to his
eternal rest June 25, 2003. He was at home at the time with his family by
his side.
Dick was born July 4, 1942, at his home two miles south
of Echo, Minn., the son of Roland and Myra (nee Riebe) Rolf.
Rev. Theo Bauer baptized him at Peace Lutheran Church in
Echo July 26, 1942. Rev. M.J. Lenz confirmed him in his faith June 3, 1956
at Mount Olive Lutheran Church.
He was united in marriage to Elaine K. Drusch Sept. 1,
1962, with the Rev. M.J. Lenz and Alvin Schultz officiating. Their marriage
was blessed with the birth of two children, Brenda in 1964 and Allen in
1968.
They made their home in Delano and remained faithful members
of Mount Olive Lutheran Church. Dick was an active member there, serving
on the church board, the school board, and several other positions over
the years.
Dick wore many hats during his life. He owned a trucking
company, “Rolf Transfer.” He served the citizens of Delano working
at the Delano Standard Station, the Delano Feed Mill, and Delano Theater,
the Delano Granite Works, and the Delano Municipal Liquor Store. Dick loved
to drive truck.
He drove several years for M.J. Litfin and had a route
with Buffalo Dry Cleaners/Jaunich Delivery. He also worked by his wife’s
side at the Flower Farm and Butterfield Evergreens. He was most recently
employed at Wagner Spray Tech in Plymouth.
Dick served as a police officer for the village of Delano
for seven years. He was also on the Delano Volunteer Fire Department for
26 years.
Dick was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He enjoyed time at the cabin making memories with his family and spending
hours with his grandchildren. He took pride in raising his fruit trees,
spending hours spraying and nurturing them.
Dick was diagnosed with lung cancer Jan. 24, 2003. Throughout
his battle he remained a “Rock of Gibraltar.”
He was continually worried more about his loved ones and
their welfare than his own. He was always reminding us that God would not
desert him. He found his greatest peace and comfort in knowing and acknowledging
that his children and grandchildren knew their Lord and Savior.
He never lost his “dry” sense of humor, and carried
it with him, right up until the time of his death.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents Roland H. and
Myra M. (nee Riebe) Rolf; by his baby granddaughter, Kara E. Stevens; baby
sister Mabel; brother-in-law Donald C. Windsperger; sisters-in-law Lorraine
Drusch and Arlene Drusch.
Dick is survived by his wife Elaine (nee Drusch), daughter
Brenda (Jon) Stevens, and son Allen (Mollie); grandchildren Katie, Jay,
Josh, Sam, and Maddie Stevens, and Danea, Dabrina, and Dawson Rolf.
He is further survived by sisters Mavis Windsperger, Bonnie
(Ken) Weege, and Linda Rolf; parents-in-law Fred and Katherine Drusch; brothers-in-law
Donald (Ruby) Drusch and Harvey Drusch; great uncle Gerhard Salzwedel, aunt
Naomi Riebe, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of relatives and friends.
Dick leaves to his family and loved ones his own testimony
of his strong faith, remarkable courage, and beautiful past and recently
made memories.
Arrangements made by Iten Funeral Home of Delano.

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