Virgil J. Rolfes

Virgil J. Rolfes was born to Frank and Ida (Dreckman) Rolfes at LeMars, Iowa on January 13, 1929. He attended St. Joseph School in LeMars for six years and then rural country school for two years.

On September 10, 1957 he married Carol Paskert at Remsen, Iowa. She died in 1994. In 1998 he married Elvera Matthiesen.

Virgil farmed in the LeMars, Merrill and Lake Park area and moved into Lake Park in 1977. He worked for Arnold Grain in Lake Park and later for the Lake Park Post Office for twelve years.

Mr. Rolfes died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at the Lake Park Care Center. He was 78 years of age.

Virgil was very active in community service. He served as President of Lake Park Lions for three terms and was an honorary member of the 4th degree Knights. He was a member of the Horseshoe Pitching Association of America and played in National Horseshoe Tournament. He enjoyed playing pool and cards. Virgil also served on the Park Board.

He is survived by his wife Elvera Rolfes of Lake Park, IA, four sons Jeffrey Rolfes and his special friend Patricia of Lake Park, Doug & Terri Rolfes of Spencer, IA, Joel & Melissa Rolfes of Milford, and Marty & Paula Rolfes of Redfield, Iowa; and eight grandchildren.

IN MEMORY
Virgil J. Rolfes

January 13, 1929
October 25, 2007

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Spirit Lake, Iowa
Monday, October 29, 2007 ~ 10:30 A.M.

PRESIDING
Fr. James Smith
Fr. Al Grendler

MUSIC
Karen Arnold, organist
Here I Am Lord
Laura Rolfes
Irish Blessing

PALLBEARERS
Matt Christensen
Brad Phelps
Jason Rolfes
Tony Paskert
Denny Rolfes
Craig Wilken

HONORARY BEARERS
Carlyle Brandt
Virgil Grave
Charles Rueter
Emery Brandt
Mike Holmes
Paul Stander
Melvin Godfrey
Cecil Lev
Darrell Wells

INTERMENT
Silver Lake Cemetery
Lake Park, Iowa