Roland Joseph Flynn

Roland Joseph Flynn obituary, Crystal, MN

Roland Joseph Flynn

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Shoreview Chapel

515 Highway 96 West, Shoreview, MN 55126

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Oct

21

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Church of the Assumption - St. Paul

51 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

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Oct

21

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Church of the Assumption - St. Paul

51 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

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Oct

21

Graveside service

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Resurrection Cemetery (Mendota Heights)

2101 Lexington Avenue South, Mendota Heights, MN 55120

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Roland Flynn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Shoreview Funeral Chapel on Oct. 11, 2025.

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Roland "Rollie" Joseph Flynn
Adored Father, Boppa and Brother, age 73, of Woodbury (formerly of Mendota Heights) passed away on October 7, 2025, due to complications from a stroke. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Lynn; parents, Rollie and Bettie; siblings Shirley (Denny) Roche and Mike; and brother-in-law, Joel Tracy.
Survived by daughters, Meghan (Chris) Laughlin and Katie (Adam) Benscoter; his grandchildren whom he was so proud of, Sophia, Gavin and Ben Laughlin, and Ellen, June and Frannie Benscoter. Also survived by siblings, Jane (Jim) Dean, Betty Jo (Mark) Votel, Rich (Joy), Delia, Dannette (Doug) Sexton and Denise Abbott; brothers-in-law Greg (Nancye) and Jim Doelle; many nieces, nephews, special cousins and dear friends.
Rollie will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, generous heart and immense love for his family.
Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Tuesday, October 21, at Church of the Assumption, 51 W. 7th Street, St. Paul. Visitation 4-8 PM Monday, October 20, at Washburn-McReavy, 515 Highway 96 W., Shoreview, and at the church one hour prior to Mass. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please enjoy a simple pleasure Rollie loved: treat a friend to a good burger and a cold beer. Special thanks to the ICU and Neuroscience staff at M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital for the tremendous care they provided Rol and the kindness they extended to his family.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

20

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Shoreview Chapel

515 Highway 96 West, Shoreview, MN 55126

Send Flowers

Oct

21

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Church of the Assumption - St. Paul

51 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Send Flowers

Oct

21

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Church of the Assumption - St. Paul

51 West 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Send Flowers

Oct

21

Graveside service

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Resurrection Cemetery (Mendota Heights)

2101 Lexington Avenue South, Mendota Heights, MN 55120

Send Flowers