Michael W. Rollin, age 80, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born July 6, 1939, in Deer Lodge, Montana. He graduated from Loyola High School in Missoula, Montana as salutatorian and later received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and a Master of Arts degree in history from the University of Montana. He was a member of Phi Alpha Theta history honor society in college as well. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and achieved the rank of lance corporal as an intelligence specialist. He began his government service as purchasing agent at the U.S. Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington and later as administrative assistant at the U.S. Naval Supply Center in Seattle, Washington. He was then employed by the U.S. Customs Service for thirty years starting as an import specialist at the ports of Laredo, Texas and El Paso, Texas and retired as supervisor of commercial operations in Laredo. He also served as customs representative, U.S. Customs Attaché's office, at the American Embassy in Tokyo, Japan for four years. After retirement from the federal government, he worked in private business for The Miles Group/UPS as account manager and licensed customs broker in Laredo until he and his wife both retired and moved to San Antonio. Michael was a volunteer member of the Selective Service Board in El Paso and Laredo for many years and belonged to the Navy League of the United States. He was also a devoted fan of the New York Yankees, the Minnesota Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks. He was preceded in death by son Richard. T. Rollin, parents Anthony R. "Tony" Rollin and Jean B. Rollin, stepmother Marie B. Rollin, birth mother Phoebe LaRoche, and brothers John A. Rollin and Richard E. LaRoche. Michael is survived by wife of 46 years Maria F. "Marie" Rollin, son Michael F. Rollin, daughter-in-law Caryn Rollin, grandchildren Tonya Rollin and Erik Rollin, and great-grandchildren Trenten and Wyatt Johnson; brother Anthony J. Rollin (Laurie); sisters Mary Glatt, Carolyn Davis (John), Marilyn Rollin, and Suzanne Highley (Bob); sister-in-law Nimi LaRoche; and numerous nephews and nieces.
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Interment will follow in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Loyola Sacred Heart High School, 320 Edith St.,
Missoula, MT 59801; University of Montana, 32 Campus Dr., Missoula Mt 59812; or a charity of your choice.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Stone Oak Care Center and Amedisys Hospice for their wonderful care of Michael.
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Joe Estrada
October 4, 2024
My Buddy Mike will always be with me in spirit. May you rest in eternal happiness. We will see you soon.
Joe Estrada Sr.
Joe Estrada
October 16, 2023
I really miss my buddy and close friend.
Lord please give him rest and comfort for all eternity.
Grady Vela
November 5, 2019
So sorry to hear about Mike. I really enjoyed working with him, and he taught me a lot about the twin plant operations in Mexico and how to deal with them. I'm proud to say we were pretty good friends. He will be missed.
Frank Farias Farias
October 24, 2019
Mike was a great brother-in-law and he will be missed. Mike was a voracious reader and loved movies, rating them by bags of popcorn from one baggers to four baggers. i always loved visiting and talking to him.
October 24, 2019
I didn't have the pleasure to know Michael Rollin, Sr. but do know his son and namesake.
Mike, you never told me your father was a devoted NYY fan! No wonder you turned out so well. :)
All the best during this challenging time.
Lizzie T
Deacon Larry Brisiel, St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
October 23, 2019
On behalf of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, we express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Michael during this difficult time. It is our prayer that he will rest in peace and experience the eternal glory of God's Kingdom.
Mike Farias
October 22, 2019
Prayers for the family. My best memory of Mike was sitting and talking, when I was in my youth, at HB Zachary Ranch in Laredo. The family practice was to sit in the yard in the evening and enjoy each other's company. Mike was affable and very friendly. Prayers and love for my aunt Marie Rollin- Mike Farias
Joe Estrada Sr.
October 22, 2019
Our deepest condolence to the family. May my best friend and U.S. Customs Partner rest in peace.
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