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Michael Rolfes Obituary

ROLFES Michael G. Rolfes, 52, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer at Kobacker House. He was an avid drag racer and worked for Anderson Concrete. Survived by loving wife of 18 years, Donna; daughter, Elizabeth Montgomery; grandchildren, Chase, Chance and Desiree; brothers, David Rolfes and Ray (Betty) Rolfes; sister, Joanne (Gary) Worster; nephews, Josh, Mikey, Chris, Sean, Bret, Dylan and Dalton; nieces, Brandee and Mindy; great-nieces, Ashlynne and Jocelyn; great-nephews, Scotty and Hunter; sisters-in-law, Becky (David) Alley and Debbie Irvine-Gray; brother-in-law, Mike (Angie) Irvine. Family will receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna, Oh. 43230, where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Friday May 22, 2009. Fr. Reichert officiating. Private family cremation will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to HomeReach Hospice Building Fund, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, Oh. 43215.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 19 to May 20, 2009.

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May 22, 2009

Sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Our prayers are with you. You will be greatly missed.

Brian and Kristi Oravec
National Trail Raceway

Brian Deime

May 20, 2009

Our prayers are with you at this time. Mike was a great person who touched lots of people. Brian had the pleasure of working with Mike at Anderson. He will be greatly missed.

Much love,

Brian and Shellie Deime

Joe Hiler

May 19, 2009

Mike made mine and others lives better by just knowing him.I have many great times with him racing.Our prayers are with you Donna and family.Mike we will race again in heaven. Joe and Cindy Hiler,Paul Bartlett

Vanessa Williams

May 19, 2009

Donna and the Rolfes Family,
What a sad day to hear of Mike's passing. I hope his memories keeps your heart warm and your faith strong. I know it will mine. He will be sadly missed.
Vanessa and Pete Williams
(aka: Vanessa Tompkins-Bevan)

Jeff Adams

May 19, 2009

One less great Mopar guy/racer to hang around with... I'll miss ya buddy.

Jody Handley

May 19, 2009

It was an honor to be at National Trails this weekend and share his last wishes with all of you!

Some memories are realities, and are better than anything that can ever happen to one again. By: Willa Cather:

Thomas Wade

May 19, 2009

May God be with you, especially during this time of need.

Diana Snyder

May 19, 2009

Mike you have no clue how much you will be missed! You were a wonderful guy. And Donna I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to your memories, no one can ever take those from you! "ALWAYS'

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