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John came to us unannounced in 1975 from Mira Costa Junior College to play football at McPherson College, a small NAIA school in Kansas. John proved to be a loyal backup center for two seasons . I was John's head coach.

As a side note, I wonder if John was a descendent of John Rolfe (sp) of colonial Virginia. John Rolfe was the first Governor of the Virginia colony, and his first wife was the indefatigable Mekota, the Pamunkey Indian Princess otherwise known as "Pocahontas." ...

Dr. Donald Rominger

July 19, 2025 | Tecumseh, OK | Teacher

I am sorry to learn of the passing of John Allen Rolfes. the news of which I learned from John's football teammate Casey Jaworski. John played football for me in 1975 and 1976 at McPherson College in Kansas and was a pleasant friend and valued team member to those who knew him. Please accept my sympathy in the loss of your dear father and brother.
Donald W. Rominger, Jr.
Tecumseh, Oklahoma

Donald Rominger

September 12, 2012 | Tecumseh, OK

John's Obituary

John Allen Rolfes Jr., 57 year old Scott Valley resident, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Redding following a short illness.John was born April 21, 1955 in Beaumont, South Carolina to John and Rita Rolfes. John grew up in the Southern California area and graduated from Oceanside High School. He attended college at Kansas State and began his career with the California Highway Patrol in September of 1982. He worked throughout Southern California, including San Diego, Whittier and Westminster. He then moved to Siskiyou County, working at Yreka and the Dunsmuir Grade Inspection Facility. He medically retired May 31st of this year. John enjoyed NASCAR and football but especially loved spending time with his daughter, Emi.In addition to his daughter, Emberly Grace Rolfes, John is survived by 4 siblings, Dee, Kathy, Joey and Patty, all of Southern California.A memorial Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Upper Greenhorn Park in Yreka. The family would like to express their heart-felt thanks to all of John's friends for being there for him during his illness and in assisting the family since his passing.

John Allen Rolfes Jr.

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