David James Rolfs

Rolfs, David James Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on July 3, 2010, at the age of 88. Beloved husband for 65 years of the late Bernice "Bea" (nee Schwarting) Rolfs. Loving father of Lynn (John) Lieber, Nancy (Robert) Fetherston, Scott (Debra) Rolfs and of the late Richard (Diane) Rolfs. Proud grandfather of Christopher (Margaret) Lieber, William (Deb) Lieber and Heidi (A.J.) Schweda; Robert (Andrea) Fetherston, Casey Fetherston and James (Michelle) Fetherston; Laura Rolfs, Sarah Rolfs, Michael Rolfs; Julie Rolfs, David Rolfs. Great-grandfather of Jack Schweda, Cole Schweda, John Lieber and Anna Bea Lieber. Further survived by other relatives and many dear friends. Born in West Bend, WI; graduated from the University of Notre Dame; lifetime resident of Big Cedar Lake and longtime resident of Whitefish Bay and Glendale. David was a true entrepreneur, founding several businesses, purchasing others and developing them, also serving on many boards-of-directors over the years. His businesses included Ivo, Inc.; Aetnea Insurance Agency of West Bend; Roemer-Karrer Medical Supply House; president of ABCO Medical Trade Organization. In 1974, David and his late son, Richard, founded Home Care Medical. He most recently retired from the Board of Directors of Bank Mutual after serving for over 20 years. An avid sailor his was a Past Commodore and member of the Cedar Lake Yacht Club, Bilge Pullers, West Bend Country Club, and St. Eugene's Church. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Fetherston for his excellent care and David's caregivers, Sally, Debra, Sharon, and the compassionate nurses at Horizon Hospice, Columbia-St. Mary's Ozaukee. Family will greet friends on Thursday, July 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM, at St. Eugene Catholic Church, 7600 N. Port Washington Road, corner of Calumet Rd. and Port Washington Road, Fox Point, followed by the celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. Interment at Wisconsin Memorial Park Cemetery will be private for the family. Memorials in David's name may be made to St. Eugene Church or a charity of your choice.