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Matthew Rolinger Obituary

Matthew D. Rolinger

WATERLOO-Matthew D. Rolinger, 47, of Waterloo, died Tuesday, June 8, at home. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 21, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with inurnment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed via https:/blessedsacramentwaterloo.org/blesac-live. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 20, at the church, with a 7 p.m. vigil and time of sharing, and for an hour before services on Monday. Memorials may be directed to Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church or the family. Condolences may be left with www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com.

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Published by Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier on Jun. 18, 2021.

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KATHLEEN NELSON

June 5, 2025

Matthew ...I think of you often....we had such a fun time in Ireland. You were such a great person. Such a tragedy...you are really missed. We needed more kind, gently souls like you in this world. Kathleen Nelson

Kathleen S Nelson

June 5, 2024

Oh Matt what a tragic loss and a beautiful life ended to soon. You were such a GREAT guy and it was an honor to know you.

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John Kenoyer

June 21, 2021

To the loving memory of Matthew. I remember him as a fine young man who was part of a beautiful family. My condolences to Mark, Cami, Susan and the whole family.

Frankie Knight

June 20, 2021

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and the family in my prayers.

Rob & Trish Dieter

June 19, 2021

Mark and Lisa--our thoughts and prayers are with you. Big hugs to your family.

Karen Mills

June 19, 2021

I am sad to learn of Matt's death. Our deepest sympathies to you all. We lived next door when Matt was born. Our daughter and he were friends in high school. I loved Matt's warm manner and the smile that lit up the room.

CRAIG WHITE

June 18, 2021

You were a good kid doing alot of good here RIP my friend

Dave & Carol Wirth

June 14, 2021

Mark & Lisa, so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn Gary

June 13, 2021

A Mass will be offered for the Rolinger family in memory of Matthew.

Kathleen Plager Nelson

June 13, 2021

Oh Matt....what a beautiful person...what a sad and tragic loss...you will truly be missed. My greatest sympathy to the family. Matt rest in peace.

Denise Lough

June 11, 2021

Oh I remember when Matthew would drop the rolinger girls off we talked, loved him

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Jun

20

Visitation

4:00 p.m.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

IA

Jun

20

Vigil

7:00 p.m.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

IA

Jun

21

Visitation

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

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

IA

Jun

21

Service

11:00 a.m.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

live streamed via https:blessedsacramentwaterloo.org/blesac-live, IA

Funeral services provided by:

Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on South Street

400 South Street, Waterloo, IA 50701

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