Ronald Eugene Rollings

Ronald Eugene Rollings, 86 of Salem, Oregon passed away November 1, 2025 at his residence.
Born February 15, 1939 in Peoria, Il to Claude V. and Mildred (Cox) Rollings. He married Louise Fischer on May 3, 1959 in Green Valley, Illinois.
He graduated from East Peoria High School in 1957. He then joined the US Army that same year. He was stationed in Kornwestheim, Germany with the 385th MP Battalion. Louise Joind him in Germany and they spent time traveling while stationed in Germany. They also welcomed their first child Terry while stationed in Germany.
After his service in the US Army he and Louise went back to Illinois where they lived until moving to Oregon in 1968.
He worked for Skyline Ford then for Napa auto parts until he was hired at Chemeketa Community College in 1971, he was hired to start a new Automotive Program which began in 1974. In 1974 he was named an Outstanding Educators of America. He was diagnosed with MS in 1984 and battled that for the next 40 years. He retired from his education profession in 1988 due to his health. After which he mentored high school students who were interested in automotive technology
He loved camping, hunting, boating and traveling with Louise in their Motorhome. He and Louise enjoyed their 1924 Model T And loved taking people for rides and participation in the Model T club
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gary and Joe
He is survived by is wife of 66 years Louise, two sons Terry Rollings of Anchorage, AK, Gregory (Debbie) Rollings of Peachtree City, GA , One Daughter Kathleen (Monte) Morgan of Goodyear, AZ. Four grandchildren, Kylie (David) Waterhouse, Corbin Morgan, Courtney (Ben) Latham and Lauren(Jay) Duhon. Four great grandchildren, Oaklie, Averie, Everett, Gunner and a fifth Theo to arrive in December. One sister, Linda Rollings Washington, IL.
Services will be held at the City View Funeral Home Chapel, on Monday, November 10th at 11:00 with Visitation starting at 10:00am just prior to the service. Cryptside Service will follow with military honors.
Memorials May be made to
The Speedster Program – In his name
Northwest Vintage car and Motorcycle Museum
P O Box 15, Salem, Oregon 97308