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Rolan Davis Obituary
On January 30, 2020 Brown Deer lost a longtime member of its community. Rolan Davis, better known by friends, family and bar patrons as "Rollie," went Home at the age of 89.
In addition to his parents Henry and Beulah, he is preceded in death by 6 siblings and his daughter Linda. He is survived by his children Pam and Russ (wife Dina) and his extended family Sharon and Jeff and their children Sean and Matt (Bugsy). He was much loved by 7 grandchildren, Brett, Nicole, Natalie, Mateo, Mireya, Natasha and Courtney and 7 great grandchildren, Hannah, Emily, Noah, Dominic, Owen, Madyson, and Violet.
Rollie grew up from humble beginnings on a small farm in rural Louisiana. At an early age he enlisted in the army and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant. After the army Rollie moved to Milwaukee where he opened an automobile service station. In 1972 he bought a tavern from Fritz Adams and named it Rollies. The rest is history!
His family remember him as generous, fun loving, hardworking and dedicated.
Because Rollie touched so many lives there will be 3 casual celebrations.
Saturday, February 15th
(Wear your Rollies shirt if you like!)
Hubbard Park Lodge 10:30am -12:30PM - memorial at 11:30 AM 3565 N Morris Blvd.
Conejitos 1-4pm share your favorite Rollie story over margaritas and food 539 W Virginia St.
Rollies Tavern 5-8pm for the final fiesta
7751 N Teutonia Ave.
Memories and Condolences
for Rolan Davis
9 Entries
Sandy Armstrong (Jeffrey)
January 20, 2022
Rollies smile and sweetness is what I will remember. He never took life too seriously and was a kind boss and gentle soul. It's definitely the end of an era! My sympathies to all his family
Derrol Smith
February 15, 2020
Rollie was a fun guy, friendly to everyone. He will be missed. I have a lot of good memories from going to the bar, bartending, shooting pool and playing softball. Dad and Mom (Smitty & Fran) also liked Rollie's.
Rollie's Christmas party 2019.
Sharon Grant (Fitzgerald)
February 15, 2020
Miss you my friend.
Terry Steiner
February 8, 2020
To the family of Rollie we offer our condolences.
He was a very big part of an enjoyable part of my life. He provided us with a meeting place, our "Cheers" where everyone knew your name. He always welcomed everyone with open arms, and was the best place to have a good time. It was a wonderful ride and we give our deepest thanks to him. We are sorry we can't make the memorial.
Sincerely Terry (Stinky) and Karen Steiner
Alzane Newton
February 6, 2020
My prayers go out to Rollie's family and friends!!
David Gorke
February 6, 2020
The day after Christmas 2019 @ Conejito's. His favorite place to visit. So glad I could take my friend there!
Jeff Andryauskas
February 5, 2020
The Staff of Brett Funeral Home
February 4, 2020
Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.
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Memorial Events
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Feb
15
Memorial Gathering
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Hubbard Park Lodge
3565 N Morris Blvd., WI 53201-0371
Feb
15
Memorial Gathering
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Conejitos
539 W Virginia St., WI 53201-0371
Feb
15
Memorial Gathering
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
St. Rollies Tavern
7751 N Teutonia Ave., WI 53201-0371
Feb
15
Memorial service
11:30 a.m.
Hubbard Park Lodge
3565 N Morris Blvd., WI 53201-0371
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