1926
Rolland
2014
Rolland D. Weis
July 24, 1926 — August 4, 2014
PINE ISLAND - Rolland D. Weis, age 88, of Pine Island, died Monday (Aug. 4, 2014) at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island where he had resided since December of 2012.
Rolland Duane Weis was born July 24, 1926 in Milton Township, Dodge County, MN to Walter and Celia (Brandli) Weis. Growing up he lived on numerous farms in Dodge and Goodhue counties and attended country schools. He farmed with his parents and his brother Francis for several years. On September 8, 1950 he married Donna Peterson at the Pine Island United Methodist Church. The couple dairy farmed in Milton Township, Dodge County, where they raised six sons. The couple moved to Pine Island in 1989, and he continued to help his sons' farm for as long as his health allowed. His wife, Donna, died on Dec. 13, 1997. Rolland was a member of the Pine Island United Methodist Church where he was active in the Church Council, the Men's Club, and other committees. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge #84 for 66 years. He was an active leader in 4-H, and the FFA (former Future Farmers of America). He also participated with the Senior Citizens singing group, "Pine Ears". In 1985 Rolland was named the "Farmer of the Year" by the Dodge Soil and Water Conservation District. He enjoyed working with his horses and participated with the Friendship Wagon Train for over 20 years. The wagon train raised money for children and adults with developmental disabilities to attend camp Winnebago near Caledonia. He also enjoyed fishing, camping with his grandchildren and square dancing. He thoroughly enjoyed visiting with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include six sons, Don (Mary), Stuart (Lori), Dean (Delana), Carl (Rhonda), Neal (Denise), and Brian (Shirley), all of Pine Island; grandchildren, Tricia (Matt) Sheehan, Erin (John) Ellingsberg, Genna (Frank) Vanek, Christopher (Ann) Weis, Angie (Eric) Alberts, Jeremy (Angie) Weis, Lezli (Kyle) Kuster, Matt Weis, Shannan Quam, Andrea (Salvador) Carranza, Kirsten (Nate) Heeren, Bryant Weis, Ann (Jesse) Frericks, Brad (Danielle) Weis, and Kodey Weis; twenty nine great grandchildren, with a great grandchild due this November, sisters-in-law, Dorothy Weis, Carol Schroeder, and Ann Stafford, brother-in-law, Henry Schroeder, several nieces and nephews, and special friend, Bette Suttlemyre.
Rolland was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and brothers Caryl, Francis, and Wilford.
The funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Pine Island United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rick Ormsby officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Island Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Mahler Chapel in Pine Island, and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.
209 NW 1st Ave. P.O. Box 117
Pine Island, MN 55963
Pine Island, MN
Pine Island, MN
Rolland Duane Weis was born July 24, 1926 in Milton Township, Dodge County, MN to Walter and Celia (Brandli) Weis. Growing up he lived on numerous farms in Dodge and Goodhue counties and attended country schools. He farmed with his parents and his brother Francis for several years. On September 8, 1950 he married Donna Peterson at the Pine Island United Methodist Church. The couple dairy farmed in Milton Township, Dodge County, where they raised six sons. The couple moved to Pine Island in 1989, and he continued to help his sons' farm for as long as his health allowed. His wife, Donna, died on Dec. 13, 1997. Rolland was a member of the Pine Island United Methodist Church where he was active in the Church Council, the Men's Club, and other committees. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge #84 for 66 years. He was an active leader in 4-H, and the FFA (former Future Farmers of America). He also participated with the Senior Citizens singing group, "Pine Ears". In 1985 Rolland was named the "Farmer of the Year" by the Dodge Soil and Water Conservation District. He enjoyed working with his horses and participated with the Friendship Wagon Train for over 20 years. The wagon train raised money for children and adults with developmental disabilities to attend camp Winnebago near Caledonia. He also enjoyed fishing, camping with his grandchildren and square dancing. He thoroughly enjoyed visiting with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include six sons, Don (Mary), Stuart (Lori), Dean (Delana), Carl (Rhonda), Neal (Denise), and Brian (Shirley), all of Pine Island; grandchildren, Tricia (Matt) Sheehan, Erin (John) Ellingsberg, Genna (Frank) Vanek, Christopher (Ann) Weis, Angie (Eric) Alberts, Jeremy (Angie) Weis, Lezli (Kyle) Kuster, Matt Weis, Shannan Quam, Andrea (Salvador) Carranza, Kirsten (Nate) Heeren, Bryant Weis, Ann (Jesse) Frericks, Brad (Danielle) Weis, and Kodey Weis; twenty nine great grandchildren, with a great grandchild due this November, sisters-in-law, Dorothy Weis, Carol Schroeder, and Ann Stafford, brother-in-law, Henry Schroeder, several nieces and nephews, and special friend, Bette Suttlemyre.
Rolland was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and brothers Caryl, Francis, and Wilford.
The funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the Pine Island United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rick Ormsby officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Island Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Mahler Chapel in Pine Island, and one hour before the service at the church on Saturday.
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Mahn Family Funeral Home, Mahler Chapel209 NW 1st Ave. P.O. Box 117
Pine Island, MN 55963
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