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Rollo Rask Obituary

Rollo Rask departed this life peacefully on November 8, 2003, at the age of 70. Rollo's happy spirit and love for his family warmed the heart of everyone. He loved helping other in the name of Jesus, dedicating countless hours to his church family. Rollo, a native of South Dakota, was a veteran of the Korean War with service in the U.S. Navy and was a dedicated security officer for 40 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Viola Rask; his sister, Anna Belle Severson and her husband Maurice of Vermillion, South Dakota, his five children, Reverend Victor Winkelman and wife of Livingston, Texas; Elizabeth Schulte and husband of Houston, Texas; Mary Villarreal and husband of Houston, Texas; David Winkelman and wife of Houston, Texas; and John Winkelman of Houston, Texas; as well as eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday at Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Rd. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1515 Hillendahl, with Reverend David V. Schultz officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Oaks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark Lutheran church Stephen Ministry.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2003.

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Dennis and Donna Hicks

November 26, 2003

I use to work with Rollo at Sacco's. He was a great worker and a good friend. Rollo will be missed by us and his many friends.

margot cooper

November 13, 2003

I will always remember what a kind and gentle man Rollo was. I met him when he worked at Sacco's and saw him again at St. Mark. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say. Rollo, you will be missed and forever in my heart. Fly with the angels and when I see a bright star in the sky, it will be you looking down on us, smiling as you always did.

Susan O'Connor

November 10, 2003

I will miss Rollo and his gentle and kind smile. Always having a good word to say. He always reminded to be careful driving home and now as I walk out of St. Mark I will have to remember myself to drive carefully.

Suzanne Thompson

November 10, 2003

Rollo was always so nice and was very complimentary to me. I will really miss seeing him at the front desk of St. Mark.

Mary Kay Hemenway

November 10, 2003

I am so sorry for your loss. Rollo always made me feel safe when I worked at the store (Sacco's). Mr. & Mrs Rask were always so pleasant and kind to me. Mrs. Rask, may God be with you and your family.

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