- Leland M. Rollo, 74, Freedom, passed away at his residence on Saturday evening, Nov. 12, 2011, with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 3, 1937, in the Town of Mukwa, son of the late Louis and Minnie Rollo. Leland was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving on the USS Rodgers. He retired in 1998 after 35 years of service with Appleton Manufacturing Poly-Hi Division. On October 25, 1958, he was united in marriage to Rosemary Vickman of Wrightstown. They recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary.
Lee's favorite things to do were spending time with his family and entertaining, grilling out, going to the casino, playing cards and "FISHING". His favorite saying was "If it hurts, don't do it again," which will be handed down for generations to come.
Lee is survived by his wife, Rosemary; his six children, Deborah (Dave) Olson, Mark (Michele) Rollo, Scott Rollo, Cheryl Rollo, Michelle (Darold) Howard, Tammy (Al) Techlin; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, Jason (Becky) West and their children, Makennah, Hailey, and Brooke; Ryan West and his son, Carson; Matthew Rollo; Ashley (Ken) Swanson; Shaine Kaylin) Werth and their children, Brianna, Levi, and Landen; Nicholas Werth, Brandon Werth (special friend, Tierney May) and their son, Ayden Werth; T.J. Wunderlich (special friend, Ashley Jesse); Nathan (Christina) Howard and their son, Kolton; Amanda Howard; Alyx, Austin; and Alisha Techlin; his brothers and sisters, Richard (Ann) Rollo, Mary (Lee) Hietpas, Muggs (Carl) Vosters, Sr., Marguerite Rollo and Gary (Nancy) Rollo. He is further survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Judy.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, W2037 County Road S in Freedom, with Fr. David Hoffman celebrating. Full military rites by the Freedom VFW Post #7692 will follow the Mass. Friends may call directly at the church on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of the Mass. The Boettcher Family Funeral Home in Kaukauna, is assisting the family, (766-2099).
The family would like to thank Asera Hospice Care, Kim, Nicole, Tammy and Chaplain Mike.
PISCES (Feb. 19- March 20). You're like a sailor of unpredictable waters. You go boldly forward, knowing all the while that you're at the whim of the mighty elements.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on November 14, 2011
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1937 - 2011 (74 years)
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