"Sorry this was late Joe, just found out today (August 6th) Chuck"
In loving memory of
Joseph M. "Joe" Rollinger
September 5, 1936 - July 10, 2020
Joseph M. "Joe" Rollinger, 83, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Friday evening, July 10, 2020, at Westwing Place in DeWitt, Iowa.
A public graveside service and burial celebrating Joe's life will be held at 2 P.M., Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. A private family visitation was held at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation has taken place.
Joseph Michael Rollinger was born on September 5, 1936 in Dubuque, Iowa, to Henry and Martha (Foley) Rollinger. He was a 1954 graduate of Maquoketa High School and then served his country in the U.S. Army receiving an honorable discharge. He married Janet L. Riley on February 14, 1956 in Maquoketa, Iowa. To this union five children were born, Jane, Jill, Joel, Jay and John.
Upon returning home after serving his country, Joe worked as a licensed barber for ten years at Stuckel Barbershop in Maquoketa. He then went to college and received an Associate Degree from Clinton Community College which enabled him to receive his next job working for the Iowa Department of Public Safety as a dispatcher and station manager at Maquoketa, Atlantic and Cedar Rapids. He retired in 1998.
Joe was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Maquoketa and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club. He delivered Meals-On-Wheels in Maquoketa for many years, as well as participated in several Peace Pipe Players productions. He loved his family and attending his children and grandchildrens events of all kinds. He logged many hours on the bleachers. He also liked motorcycles and enjoyed riding around town and to and from work when in Maquoketa.
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Janet Rollinger of Maquoketa, IA; children, Jane (John) Cook of Boone, IA, Jill (David) Files of Carmi, IL, Joel (Joni) Rollinger of Decorah, IA, Jay (Khristy) Rollinger of Bettendorf, IA, and John (Kim) Rollinger of Eldridge, IA; a sister, Joan McClimon of Dyersville, IA; 12 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren (with one on the way). He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Donald and Jerry Rollinger, and sisters Kay Keil and Teresa Welch.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Joseph M. "Joe" Rollinger memorial fund has been established.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Please feel free to call or stop at the funeral home with notes of condolence or leave words of comfort on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Joe, I got my 1st Hair Cut from you down on Main Street....\'55 ? Dad always spoke highly of Coaching you! Throw another TOUCHDOWN in Heaven Joe! Farnum Family"
"So sorry for your loss. Jay, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"Our prayers and thoughts are with the Rollinger family at this sad time. We are sure there are many memories that will remain with you forever. Jeff and Cherie Tampir"
"Our prayers and thoughts are with the Rollinger family at this sad time. We are sure there are many memories that will remain with you forever. Jeff and Cherie Tampir"
"My heart was just saddened to learn of Joe\'s declining health and passing. My deepest sympathy for Joe\'s entire family. May you find comfort and peace in your memories and those of Joe\'s friends. May God bless you all and keep you in his care as you prepare to celebrate your husband\'s, father\'s and grandfather\'s beautiful life. Heaven just became a little brighter."
"Dear Janet & family - So sorry to read of Joe\'s passing. I remember him well from high school days. In recent years I would see you two walking together and thought how great that was. True Love! I know you have many wonderful memories and I hope they will sustain you thru this time. I can see Joe and my cousin Lowell Bollinger trying to outrace each other up there in Heaven."
"Janet and family.... so sorry to hear of Joe?s passing.... he was a very kind person and we enjoyed having him deliver parts for us... will miss seeing you guys walking together. Brent and Sheila Nugent"
"So sorry for your loss!! Jay & Khristie you hsve had so hard this summer with loosing both your fathers so close. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you!!"
"My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. I feel blessed to have had him as a god parent and will miss him very much. I\'ll especially miss the smiles and hugs he always had for me."
"I\'m so sorry for your loss. My condolences to his family."
"So very sorry to hear of Joe\'s passing. I will always remember him as an usher at the old Sacred Heart Church in the 60s and after a game win or lose Joe always had a kind word. Bill Schroeder"
"We?ll miss you Uncle Joe. Love and hugs to Janet and the family. "
"The Moore family will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers."
"Heartfelt condolences and prayers to all the Rollinger family . Mike Balliu "
"So sorry to hear of Joe\'s passing . All of the family is in our thoughts and prayers. Joe was a great friend to my dad and family. Rest in peace Joe."
"So sorry to hear of Joe\'s passing. We have been missing him walking by our house with Janet. They always would wave & smile... gonna miss him ? Peace be with you all. "
"You have my sympathy and prayers for strength and comfort during this time of Joe\'s passing. He was one of Dale\'s close friends during our class of 1954. Be thankful for the many years Joe was here. With good memories from Carole (Alden) Whisman."
"I am sorry for your loss everyone. Joe was a good guy. I remember Milt and Era talking about your dad often when we went to see them. "
"To Joe\'s family, My sympathy for the loss of a great man. You\'re all in my thoughts and my prayers. Joe was my barber for the 10 years he cut hair. "
"So sorry for your loss u have our sympathy for u all"
"Rollinger family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and in the days ahead. He was such a supporter of his children in all the activities they were involved in - a number one fan of the Maquoketa Cardinals. Mr. Rollinger always had a smile on his face and I can imagine how heaven is much brighter with his smile as he made me feel great when our paths crossed. May the memories you have help you through the days ahead. And know that the loving arms of Jesus are wrapped around each of you. Lynda, Bryan Texas "
"Joe graduated from MHS with the class of 1954 and remained a faithful member of our reunions down through the years. He was a noted athlete in our class and always was a CARDINAL !! Those of us remaining send our sympathy to Janet and their family. May God be with you . "
"I was blessed to be neighbors with the Rollinger family growing up and they were more like family. Joe was best friends with both of my fathers and was always there when my mom needed him. In fact, it was joe that took mom to the hospital when she was in labor with me 50 years ago because dad was at work. We always laughed at what the nurses must have thought when he dropped her off at the door, handed her suitcase to her and Said ?Good luck Carolyn!? and drove away. Joe was a gentle soul and will be missed. Prayers and love for Janet, Joel, Jane, Jill, Jay, and John. "
"JANE AND FAMILYS IM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS"
"Janet, and family. So truly sorry to hear of Joes passing. Please know that you are in our prayers! Dennis and Gay Storlie "
"I\'m so sorry for your loss thought s and prayers are with you Janet and rest of the family rest in peace joe"
"Janet and family: Am sending my thoughts to your family. I first met Joe playing in the Band at High School. Was a pleasure knowing him and for you Janet he was a special fellow. and I know a great family person."
"Sorry for you loss. He was such a nice man. "
"So sorry for the families loss..joe was such a nice and caring guy..will miss seeing him walking the track at the ymca.."
"To Joe\'s family, Joe was a great guy & he will be fondly remembered. May God bless his soul."
"Janet and Family Russ and I are so very sorry to hear of Joe\'s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and have our sympathy at this sad time. We will miss seeing you two walking together as you have done for years. Those memories will be a blessing to you forever. Stay strong."
"So sorry for your family?s loss ? you have our deepest condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers ??"
"It?s so hard to lose someone we love so much even when we know their health is failing. Our hearts go out to each of the Rollinger family and our prayers are with you. After just visiting with Janet Just last week, learning of Joe?s death today took us by surprise."
"I got to know Joe and Janet when they did meals on wheels from the hospital, then i would met them out and about and we always had a short chat.. will miss his smile for sure,,"
"Joe was such a kind and quiet man. I will miss giving him haircuts and hearing of his goings to his grandchildren?s activities. Our condolences. "
"I always looked forward to running into Joe and Janet at the Y when we were up there walking the track. What a fun couple. I always felt they were an example of a happily married couple."
"Joe was such a kind man. He was a barber to my family in his younger days and always the gentleman when he would stop in for a drink after work at mom and dad?s bar. I remember seeing him and Janet always out walking together and in the winter at the YMCA. My thoughts are with your family."
"So very sorry for your loss, our sympathy to your family"
"Dear Janet and family, I am sorry for your loss. I remember Joe as a star basketball player and as the brother of. Teresa. Joyce Paarmann Polka Dallas, TX"
"Jane so sorry for the loss of your father. He was always so nice whenever I saw him. Thoughts and prayers for your family and friends ?????"
"Jane I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family."