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Luke J. Rolf

1937 - 2019

Luke J. Rolf obituary, 1937-2019, Menasha, WI

BORN

1937

DIED

2019

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Westgor Funeral Home - Menasha

1140 Appleton Road

Menasha, Wisconsin

Luke Rolf Obituary

Luke J. Rolf

Menasha - Luke J. Rolf, age 81, of Menasha, WI, passed away suddenly on April 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 14, 1937, son of the late William and Regina Rolf.

On October 13, 1956, he married Marilyn (Mary) J. Haufe at St. Margaret Mary's Church, Neenah, WI. Luke grew up in Dundas, WI, and was one of 13 children. He was employed as a machinist at Hewitt Machine in Neenah, WI, for over 37 years. Luke chose an early retirement so he could spend his time perfecting his short game.

"Give Luke a piece of conduit and he can build the Taj Mahal." He was a self-taught carpenter, mechanic, plumber, electrician, mason, and gardener. There was no project too big or too small that he could not or did not do. He was "Mr. Fix-it" to all who knew him. He was the first one to show up, the last leave, and taught us the true meaning of "work" by example.

Luke is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary; daughter, Melody (Joey) Dallman; daughter, Rena LaRoux; son, Bill (Sue) Rolf; six grandchildren: Ashley (Adam) Fisk, Benjamin (Jackie) Dallman, Rachel (Cody) Fletcher, Vincent (Leigha) LaRoux, Luke Rolf, Henry Rolf; two great grandchildren: Harvey Fletcher and Oliver Fisk; two brothers and four sisters. His family meant everything in the world to him (only second to golf). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

Luke was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and five brothers, and granddaughter, Avalon Rolf. There is so much more to who Luke was then can be captured in a couple of paragraphs. If you knew Luke, you know that.

Funeral visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Menasha's Westgor Funeral Home, 1140 Appleton Rd, Menasha, WI, 54952. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Neenah, WI, for the wonderful care they provided to Luke and his family. We would also like to thank friends and neighbors for their friendship and kindness.

Dad, you now can golf every day with the great ones that went before you. You were our "hole-in-one" every day. Show them how it is done!

Westgor Funeral Home

1140 Appleton Road, Menasha 720-0314

Condolences: www.westgorfuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Appleton Post-Crescent on Apr. 20, 2019.

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May 11, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss; please accept my deepest condolences in this difficult time of sorrow and may you find comfort knowing that all those who fall asleep in death are in God's memory (Psalms 116:15). My sincere regards, ~MM~

April 23, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
R.I. P. "LUKE " GREAT MAN TIM HEWITT

Shirley Ziegenbein

April 20, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Rory Givens

April 20, 2019

Vinny May your GRAND PA HAVE PEACE THEIRS ALWAYS THE HOPE OF THE RESARECTION....

Steve DeLeeuw

April 20, 2019

To the family of Luke, so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of conversing with Luke on Thursday mornings while I worked in the pro shop at Westridge. He was always the first one there and always with a smile.

Hank Konrad

April 20, 2019

Sorry for your loss Bill.

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