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Rollan Samuel Kauffman, 89, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Kalispell Regional Medical center in Kalispell, Montana. He was born on December...
Rollan Samuel Kauffman, 89, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Kalispell Regional Medical center in Kalispell, Montana. He was born on December 4, 1920 in Kansas City, Missouri to Daniel S. and Bessie (Hook) Kauffman.
Rollan moved with his family to the Flathead Valley at an early age and received his early education here. He graduated from Flathead County High School. Two years later Rollan married Jane Adair Rowell on February 3, 1940 in Polson, Montana. He was drafted into the Army and served during WWII.
Back in the valley after the war, Rollan worked as a manager for Economy Foods in Kalispell and as a manager in Stevensville, Montana until 1951. He then worked for Kalispell Pole and Timber until 1954 until beginning his career at the Ford garage where he trained as a mechanic. By the time Rollan retired in 1985 the Ford dealership was Rygg Ford.
Rollan and Jane loved the outdoors and spent nearly every weekend with the family at one lake or another. Fishing, camping and hunting were favorite past times. Rollan also had a great affinity for the Mennonite faith as he grew up. In retirement, he took art classes and enjoyed painting and spending time with his garden and green house.
Rollan was preceded in death by his three brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife Jane; son, Dennis and wife Irene; daughters, Phyllis Swallow and husband Wesley and Cheryl Hammond and husband Buddy all of Kalispell, MT; as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Rollan will be held on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 2:00pm at Central Bible Church with Pastor Ron Youde officiating. The casket will be open at the church until the time of service. Burial will follow at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors.
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July 25 at 07:07 PM - Comment -- Share -DeleteShare CloseFacebook Twitter -
Theresa Dahl: Grandpa you will be missed by so many! I will never forget driving to MT for a visit and coming into your driveway to find you high up in an apple tree pruning, that was only about five years ago! I just thought, "that's my grandpa!" I love you and will treasure every memory of growing up with you as my grandpa! Cross country skiing, holidays, and camping trips, plus many more fond memories of times with you!
Forever your granddaughter, Theresa
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