Kevin Rolle

Kevin Rolle, 64, of Brookings, SD, formerly of Mitchell, SD, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at United Living Community in Brookings, SD. With his brother and sister-in-law by his side after a 7-year battle with dementia. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Bittner Funeral Chapel. Kevin was born April 21, 1961, in Harvey, North Dakota, to Eugene and Patricia (Gaarder) Rolle. He graduated from Huron High School in 1979. Kevin graduated from South Dakota State University in 1984 with a degree in Marine Biology and from MSU in 1986 with a Master's degree in Zoology. Kevin taught at four schools as the head of the Science Department in California, New Jersey, Hawaii, and Arizona. Kevin was an avid bird watcher and a member of the National Birdwatchers Society. He drove all over the U.S. to watch them. Kevin traveled to several countries to research birds and reptiles. Kevin is survived by his mother, Patricia Rolle of Mitchell, SD; siblings, Ken (Susan) of Mitchell, SD, and Cathy (Jay) of Ramsey, MN; five nieces; one nephew; four great-nieces; three great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Eugene Rolle, and both sets of grandparents.