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Rollin Lemm, 85, died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010. He had served as a life-long deacon of Plymouth Congregational Church, volunteer firefighter at Heritage Ranch and was president of the Heritage Ranch water board for 12 years. Rollin attended the University of Michigan, where he earned his Bachelor of Science, Master''s, and Professional Degrees in the field of aerospace engineering. He worked as an aerospace engineer with Northrop, where he was instrumental in the recovery program of the Apollo spacecraft. He was also veteran of World War II, after having served for four years. Rollin is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth; children Katherine Sobowits (Mark), Gordon (Teri), Lisa Wells and John; and the proud grandfather of five beautiful granddaughters Jessica, Amanda, Katelyn, Sarah and Angela. A memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at Plymouth Church, 13th and Oak in Paso Robles. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Plymouth Congregational Church Memorial Fund, North County Christian School or the Paso Robles Toy Bank, which he helped to establish.

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Nov. 3, 2010.

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November 7, 2010

Libby, Joe is going to miss kibitzing with Rollie about the rivalry between Michigan and OSU. He noted yesterday that Michigan beat Penn State which would have pleased Rollie mightily. Being a Brit, I used to always think of you and Rollie as the quintessential Darby and Joan...a great compliment as your lives were so meshed together for all those long
years. Maisie and Joe Egger (Paso Robles)

Lloyd & Jeanne Needham

November 5, 2010

It was our pleasure to have known Rollie. He will be missed. God bless you all in your time of sorrow.

James Holloway

November 3, 2010

There are so many things one might say about Rollie, but the one that sums it up most is, he was the epitome of a gentleman. I am thankful that God brought Rollie and Libby in to my life because they both enriched it. Rollie, I'll miss knowing you are physically a few blocks away, but I rejoice in the blessed hope we share that we'll make music together again. LIbbby, I send my love and prayers to you. - Jim

Mike and Mary Ann Grove

November 3, 2010

Our Lord has taken your dear loved one to his Heavenly Home. May peace and love be with you always, and may your memories of him be a constant reminder of the kind of man he was on this earth and make you smile. God bless you all.

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