Herman Peter Roloff Minot, North Dakota Obituary

Herman Peter Roloff

Herman Roloff, 96, Minot, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in a Minot hospital.  Herman Peter Roloff was born on May 4, 1925, in rural Battleview, ND, a son of William and Mary (Hanson) Roloff. The family moved to the McGregor area where he graduated from McGregor High School in 1944. Following his graduation, he assisted his parents with the operations of the family farm.  On February 10, 1951, Herman enlisted into the United States Army. He proudly served his country in Korea and was honorably discharged on November 10, 1957. Following his discharge, he was employed by the State of North Dakota as a Highway Patrol Officer.  Herman was united in marriage to Betty Weeks on April 19, 1959. They made their home in the Burlington area, where they raised their daughter Jill. He began working for Midwest Motor Express in 1963, and remained there until his retirement in 1986. In 1992, they moved into Minot.  Herman was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in McGregor and Minot. He helped with numerous church activities. He was a member of the American Legion and the Elks Club.  In later years, Herman did volunteer work at Trinity Health and the Norsk Hostfest.  Herman is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Betty; daughter, Jill, both of Minot; brother-in-law, Arlo Moberg; sister-in-law, Shirley Roloff; and several nieces and nephews also survive.  He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Curtis Roloff, William Roloff, Marcella Olson, Adeline Kihle, Lucille Anderson, Lawrence Roloff and Mary Ann Moberg and nieces, Jane Anderson and Peggy Pawluk.   Visitation: Monday, May 17, 2021 from 4-7 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.  Funeral Service:  Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 2 pm at Zion Lutheran Church, Minot. Due to COVID, face coverings are required. The service will be livestreamed for the public to view and can be accessed by going to https://zionlutheranminot.org/watch-live Burial:  Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.  In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Zion Lutheran Church or a charity of choice.
May 4, 1925 - May 12, 202105/04/192505/12/2021
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Lori Dockter
May 26, 2021
Thoughts & Prayers Jill & Betty. With sincere sympathy. Barry & Loti Dockter
A candle was posted for Herman Peter Roloff.
A candle was posted for Herman Peter Roloff.
Arlene Neiss Castleman
May 21, 2021
He was such a kind gentleman
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V S
May 19, 2021
Sympathy to the family !! Many good memories of Herman. Gods comfort. RIP cousin Herman Cousin Virginia Sillerud
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Brian Striefel
May 18, 2021
I am sorry for your loss Betty, Jill. Herman lives on in your memories, and when you meet again in heaven, he will hold you close. The service was very nice, enjoyable musicians, good message, nice the two highway patrol officers came to honor Herman. God Bless . . .
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PerfX Wireline Services
May 18, 2021
Per his request PerfX Wireline Services has made a donation to the Zion Lutheran Church. To Jill and all of Herman's family our condolences go out to you. ❤
Cindy Pflugradt
May 16, 2021
Prayers
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Cleone Thorvilson (Roloff)
May 16, 2021
Herman was one of my uncles who would pick me up at the station and take me out to the farm. The thing is I often was running away. (The station was my Dad's) So the irony of this was it was pretty hard for me to "run away" I spent a lot of time at the farm being tease... Continue Reading
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Kim Phillips
May 15, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for your family. Jeanette Marshall Family
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Debra Kunkel
May 15, 2021
Betty and Jill, I am sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of Herman and you two at church. In later years every month Herman dropped off can goods and other items at the YWCA. Prayers and blessings for both of you.
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Cathy Gamas
May 14, 2021
Herman was such a great guy! I really enjoyed seeing him when he volunteered at the hospital. Always such a gentleman. I'm sorry for your loss. Cathy Gamas RN