In loving memory of

Richard Leon Rolbiecki
January 16, 1931 - August 30, 2012

Richard "Dick" L. Rolbiecki, 81, died Thursday, August 30, 2012, in Pickwick, MN. Dick was born January 16, 1931, in Winona, MN, to Adolph and Anna (Peterson) Rolbiecki. Dick had worked for stain glass manufacturers in Winona, helping install many windows and crosses in several churches in Winona. He had also worked for the Winona Monument Company. Dick retried as an iron worker. For many years he helped build roads and bridges in the greater Winona area. Dick will always be remembered as an avid fisherman and hunter.
Survivors include his daughter, Deborah (Brian Thomas) McBee of Gainesville, GA; two grandchildren, Michelle (Brent) Johnson and Matthew McBee; great-grandchild, Caitlin Johnson; sister, Patty (Carlos) Hart of Salem, VA; and brother, Robert "Bob" Rolbiecki of Minnesota City, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Thomas, and sister, Margaret.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 14th, from 4-8:00pm, where there will be a Christian Prayer Service and a time of sharing to celebrate Dick's life at 7:00pm. Please share a memory of Dick with his family or sign his online guestbook at: www.hofffuneral.com

Tributes

Tammy Risenhoover wrote on Sep 21, 2012:

"Thanks for your true friendshipof many years, you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace."

Kayone Ham Majerus wrote on Sep 17, 2012:

"Dear Deb and Family Very sorry for your loss, many years have passed since we camped at along the Mississippi, and our fathers worked together. I truly cherish those memories of spending time with you and your family. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father and you are in my thoughts and prayers."

Patty Greenless wrote on Sep 14, 2012:

"Dick was a warm and personable man who never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed by all and I feel blessed for having been given the opportunity to meet and get to know him. I will miss his phone calls telling us to take care of his beloved daughter, Deborah Marie."

Carl Hart wrote on Sep 14, 2012:

"I have many fond memories of "Uncle Dickie!" He was certainly a very unique person to say the least. I think of him every time I turn the lights on in my bedroom at my house in the country. He made my lamp and it always makes me happy to see it light up! I also have great memories of him from the time when I was very young. I enjoyed fishing with him and cousin Buzz and especially at Port Washington, Wisconsin. He will certainly be missed!!!"

Stanley C. and Marie A. Bush wrote on Sep 10, 2012:

"Our rememberance of Dick Rolbiecki goes back more than 40 years. Goes back to Stan's dad, Joe Bush, coming from Chicago with friends to go fishing with Dick & Bob in the 1960's, to catch those big fish only Dick & Bob knew where to find; also some years Joe's son Joseph, Stan, Alan and Bob would vacation--they all enjoyed their week vacation out in Minnesota at the Bass Camp. Joe Bush Sr. enjoyed Minnesota so much he moved his family from Chicago to Minnesota City where the family operated the L-Cove till the 1980's when Joe and his wife retired in Minnesota. Stan & Marie's memories are from the L-Cove where Dick was a frequent customer, Dick was always easy for us to talkk with and we became friends. Dick came to our wedding in Chicago in 1971 and enjoyed an old fashion Chicago wedding. After the wedding we kept in touch wiht Dick, seeing him at various stores and locations in the Winona area, especially the last few years when shopping at Hy-Vee, Dick would always ask how the Bush family was doing. Our deepest sympathy to the Rolbiecki family. We will miss Dick for the friend he was to the Bush family."

Janet(Hill) Seabern wrote on Sep 7, 2012:

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Janet(Hill) Seabern wrote on Sep 7, 2012:

"us kids and all the Rolbiecki were neighbor on highway 61 great people they were all went too school and they had a pony we all rode they were at our place so much I well miss Dick very much I saw him in the nursing home while back had a great talk with Dick i do volunteer work there you had a great dad and grand pa too"

John & Judy Ahlers wrote on Sep 6, 2012:

"So Sorry Debbie!"

Tom Jarland wrote on Sep 6, 2012:

"R.I.P. Dick !!"

Karen Nay wrote on Sep 4, 2012:

"Debra ... My husband and I are so deeply sorry for the loss of you dad. He was a wonderful, friendly person and he will be missed by many. He always talk so proudly of you, may the good memories ease some of your pain during this time. Karen and Tom Nay"

Jo Kaehler Lee wrote on Sep 3, 2012:

"Will never forget the turtle maet you gave me to try. You were right, it was delicious. You were a kind and gentle man. I will miss talking to you about the "good old days" out at the Bass Camp and the stories you told about my Dad. May you rest in Peace in the Loving hands of the Lord."

Teresa &Brad Stedman & family wrote on Sep 1, 2012:

"sincere sympathy."

Jim Stiles wrote on Sep 1, 2012:

"See you in the " Happy Hunting Grounds" Dear Friend."

Pam Billiet wrote on Aug 31, 2012:

"He came Into HyVee alot! I can tell you he had one piece of wheat toast One piece of sause link and One Egg,and cup of coffee.I even save a table for him and take his coffee to the table.etc..Going to MISS HIM ALOT!!"