Wilfred A. Roller, age 90, of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin passed away, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Sam Downey will officiate. Friends may call at Roseberry’s on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Interment will be at a later date at the Easton Cemetery, Town of Easton, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Wilfred was born December 27, 1921 in Adams County, Wisconsin to Maurice and Beula (Mills) Roller. He married Martha “Joy” Elderkin on October 15, 1942 in White Creek, Wisconsin. Wilfred worked on the family farm until 1948 when he began working for Consolidated Papers in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. He retired in 1986, after 38 years of service.
Wilfred enjoyed traveling with his wife, Joy throughout the United States and Canada. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, carpentry, and spending time with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends remember him being very supportive and being a good story teller.
Wilfred was a devoutly religious man, beginning and ending his church membership at the White Creek Congregational Church. While living in Wisconsin Rapids, he was also a member at First Congregational Church in Wisconsin Rapids.
Wilfred was preceded in death by parents, Maurice and Beulah Roller; four brothers: Robert “Rob”, Lloyd, Ellis, and Merle; sisters: Jessie Spaude, Lois Kirchoff and Bea Kirchoff; brother-in-law, Clark Elderkin; sister-in-law, Nina (Lloyd) Roller; and nephews: Steve Babcock, Morrie Roller, Babe Williams, Gilbert Glaeser and Blackie Cook.
Survivors:
Wife: Martha “Joy” Roller of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Son: Jack (Susan) Roller of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Rebecca Kuehl of Jefferson, Wisconsin
Grandchild: David Roller of Brookfield, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Cameron Kuehl of Jefferson, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Sidney Roller of Brookfield, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchild: Jacob Roller of Brookfield, Wisconsin
Niece: Kay (Herb) Theisen of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Niece: Jean (Doug) Hammond of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Niece: Sue (Ken) Bitzsky of Friendship, Wisconsin
Niece: Nancy Babcock of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Nephew: Dave (Elaine) Babcock of Adams, Wisconsin
Niece: Eleanor (Bob) Bonnett of Oxford, Wisconsin
Niece: Dorothy Cook of Neillsville, Wisconsin
Nephew: Duane Roller of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Nephew: Victor Roller of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Niece: Lois (Gerald) Konrad of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Niece: Marlene Glaeser of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Nephew: Daniel Roller of Mercer Island, Washington
Nephew: Robert Roller of Orting, Washington
Nephew: Ben Roller of Mercer Island, Washington
Sister-in-law: Dora Elderkin of San Francisco, California
Niece: Jacqueline Elderkin of San Francisco, California
Nephew: Doyle Hellar of Rio, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Alice Roller of Adams, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Robert Spaude of Tombstone, Arizona
Sister-in-law: Betty Roller of Tacoma, Washington
Sorry to hear about Wilfred passing away you have my deepest sympathy, thanks to Joy and Wilfred I was able to put more of the Roller Family Tree together
I have so many memories of Uncle Wilfred in my early childhood, most of them in the summer in the silver Airstream. I always remember warm smiles and laughter during those visits to Grandpa’s (Merle’s.)
I am very sad to hear of Wilfred’s passing, I wish so much that I had made it to Wisconsin long ago.
My condolences to Joy and the rest of Wilfred’s family! He will be missed!
Much love,
Grace Roller
Joy,
Bob let me know of Wilfred’s passing, I hope you are doing ok. He was a wonderful man, it has been so long since I saw the both of you. I will always remember his grin and your Airsteam’s…
Take care and god bless
Ben
Joy, Jack and family:
Please accept our condolences. Dad called me last night to let me know of Uncle Wilfred’s passing. I was quite sad. I so wish we would be able to be there and to see you all. You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers! Uncle Wilfred has always been a delight and joy for me and my family. I have so many fond and wonderful memories! Thank you all for those treasured memories.
Jenni (Heller) Gile
Uncle Wilfred was above all a kind man, with a warm smile and spirit that encouraged happiness and laughter in his presence. His devotion to his family and his work are inspirational in both breadth and scope. This is a better world thanks to his existence. You will be dearly missed, Uncle Wilfred.
All of the West coast Rollers send our condolences; my dad (Bob) told me a lot of great stories about Wilfred while showing me pictures in the photo albums. A piece of history missed.
Was sorry to hear about Uncle Wilfred what a nice nice person he was! Aunt Joy and Jack will keep you in our thoughts and prayes
Keith & Jill Witt