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Roland Callais Obituary
Roland J. 'Frenchy' Callais
Sioux City
Roland J. "Frenchy" Callais, 96, of Sioux City, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020.
Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Online condolences may be directed to meyerbroschapels.com.
Roland was born the son of Edville and Oceana (Guidry) Callais on June 24, 1924, in Cuff Off, La. He graduated from Cutt Off High School before enlisting in the United States Air Force. He completed his flight schooling in Morehead, N.D.
He met the love of his life, Blanche Sakariason while stationed in Sioux City. They married on April 28, 1945. Roland worked as switchman for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for 38 years until his retirement.
After retiring, Roland enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Louisiana.
He was a tremendous athlete, and undefeated amateur boxer while in the Air Force, an avid golfer, and had multiple hobbies including bowling, gardening, and visiting casinos. Roland enjoyed his 5 o'clock cocktails with family and friends. Roland will be missed by many.
Roland is survived by his children, James Callais of Sioux City, Mary Ann (Scott) Longstreth of Sioux City, and Jane Calais of Dakota Dunes; siblings, Calvin (Shirley) Callais of Slydell, La., and Betty (Walter) Birdsell of Cutt Off, La.; brother-in-law, Maurice Seger of Eden Prairie, Minn.; sister-in-law, Neva Callais of Golden Meadows, La.; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who adored him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Blanche; and brother, Irwin.
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Mark McConnell
November 23, 2020
It was my pleasure to have met you and know you. You will be missed by all who knew you. R.I.P. Frenchy!
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Pat zimmerman
November 22, 2020
So sorry to see of Frenchys passing. Both of our families shared good times together. Blanch and Frenchy were great neighbors. My prayers and thoughts are with you all and . God Bless. Love Pat
Christine (Zimmerman) Miller
November 22, 2020
Frenchy and Blanche were such a huge part of my childhood. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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