Roloff, Kenneth

1934 - 2013  (79 years)    Has 4 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Roloff, Kenneth
  Born	8 May 1934	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Education - High School	1952	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Kaukauna High School Class of 1952
  Died	13 Dec 2013	Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	14 Dec 2013
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Kenneth Lee Roloff, Kaukauna, age 79, died suddenly on Friday December 13, 2013 at his cottage on Shawano Lake. Funeral services for Ken will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 510 Sullivan Ave., Kaukauna. Friends may call directly at church from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Ken's memorial wishes were for the Special Olympics, Immanuel UCC and/or the Kaukauna Alumni Association. A complete obituary will appear at a later date. Boettcher Family Funeral Home, Kaukauna is assisting the family. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15, 2013 Ken Roloff of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, died on December 13, 2013 at age 79. Ken was born on May 8, 1934. He was the son of Walter and Florence (Peterson) Roloff. Ken was a graduate of Kaukauna High school and UW-Stevens Point where he received a BS degree in Education. Continuing his studies at Northern Michigan University, he earned a masters degree. Further graduate studies were done at: UW- Madison, UW- Oshkosh and UW- Milwaukee. After an outstanding high school athletic career, Ken participated in football, basketball and track at UW - Stevens Point, garnering All American honorable mention honors in football and a 7th round draft choice of the New York Giants. Ken was inducted into the UW - Stevens Point Hall of Fame in 1973 and the Kaukauna High School Hall of Fame in 1979. Beginning his career as an elementary teacher in the Appleton Public School System, he moved to the Kaukauna School System. During that period, he taught science and physical education to elementary and high school students. For many years Ken was the chairman of the Physical Education Department and introduced lifelong activities such as bowling, archery and cross country skiing into the curriculum. He also developed an adaptive physical education program for students with special needs. Coaching was an important part of Ken's life. Although he was involved with many sports as an assistant, he was extremely proud of the 1969-1975 KHS football teams and the 1973-74 basketball team when he served as head coach. Ken was active in his community as a member of the Lions Club, Elks Club and the Alumni Association. During summers, he was involved with the Recreation Department's baseball and softball programs. As a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, he served as church council president, usher, narrator and participated in the bell choir. Ken also sat on the board of directors at Roloff Manufacturing Corporation, a company founded by his father. For Ken's contributions to school and community he was recognized with a Kaukauna Alumni News dedication, Alumni Award and Kaukauna Service Organization's Lifetime Achievement Award. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara (Little) Roloff, his son Chris (Angela) and his grandchildren Adam and Tori Roloff, Eden Prairie, MN., sister Carol (Douglas) Hansen, Bonita Springs, FL., sisters-in-law Mernie Roloff and Roberta Roloff, nephews David (Pam) and Kevin (Bren) Roloff, niece Nancie Roloff Keenan, dear friends Karen, Maury and John Laws. Ken was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers Harold and Robert Roloff, in-laws Paul and Grace Little, along with lifelong friends Guy and Marion Krumm. A gentle man as well as a gentlemen, Ken will be remembered and loved for his smile, patience, sense of humor, respect for and loyalty to others. Although Ken was a sports enthusiast, he also developed a fondness for the arts, theater being a favorite. With students, family or friends, he made many trips to New York, Chicago and London. Beyond this, he and Barbara explored Europe, the Scandinavian countries and most of the United States, wintering in Siesta Key, Florida. However, his favorite "rest" spot was at the cottage on Shawano Lake. Undoubtedly, his love shown brightest for God, wife, family and dear friends. He tried to live an exemplary life as a model for others. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness..." (2Timothy 4:7) Services for Ken will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, December 21 2013 at Immanuel United Church of Christ, 510 Sullivan Avenue, Kaukauna. Friends may call directly at church from 1pm until the time of service. Ken's memorial wishes were for Special Olympics, Immanuel UCC or Kaukauna Alumni Association. www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from Dec. 14 to Dec. 17, 2013
  Person ID	I159838	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	31 Aug 2016

  
  

  Father	Roloff, Walter H.,   b. 27 May 1905,   d. 16 Dec 1980  (Age 75 years)
  Mother	Peterson, Florence,   b. 27 Sep 1904,   d. 28 Jun 1993  (Age 88 years)
  Family ID	F38119	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map	Load the map	Born - 8 May 1934 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Education - High School - 1952 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA Died - 13 Dec 2013 - Kaukauna, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  = Link to Google Earth
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