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Robert Rolph Obituary

ROLPH, Robert Kenneth "Bob" Robert K. Rolph passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 7 2010 at The Gardens in Spokane Valley. Bob was born in Spokane to Nellie Krough and Harold Rolph on April 27, 1941. Bob graduated from Clarkston High in 1960. He served in the U.S. Army. Bob worked for Union Pacific Railroad from 1962-1967, and later worked for B-Line Crane Service until he retired. He loved fishing, hunting and cooking for his friends. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his dogs Scooby, Lady and Freckles. Bob is survived by his five children: John and Debbie Rolph, Les and Joel Rolph, Bob and Dawn Rolph, Teresa Berg and Loretta and Larry Orman, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Siblings: Eva Mae Akers, Mary Jane Goodlake, JoAnn Harvey and Terry Rolph. Bob was preceded in death by mother Nellie Krough and father Harold Rolph, brothers Steven Krough and Harold Rolph Jr., sister Betty Lou Wycoff. A memorial service will be held on Friday February 12, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Riverside Memorial Park.

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2010.

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