Orville Rolandson, 89, died Sunday, December 29, 2002 at his home in Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 2, 2003, at St. Pauli Lutheran Church, South of Thief River Falls, MN, with Reverend Terri Cuppett officiating. Burial will be at Clearwater Cemetery, North of Oklee, MN.

Visitation will be 5 " 8 PM, Wednesday, January 1, 2003 at the Johnson-Green Funeral Home, Thief River Falls, MN, with a 7:00 PM prayer service and for one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.

Orville K. Rolandson was born March 16, 1913, at Roland, MN, the son of Andrew and Caroline (Bondy) Rolandson. He was baptized and confirmed at Clearwater Lutheran Church in Roland, MN and attended country school.

On November 6, 1937, Orville was united in marriage to Belle Anderson. The couple farmed on the family farm at Roland, MN and operated the Carmel Cash Store. In 1947, they moved to Smiley Township to farm and also to raise cattle, horses, sheep and turkeys. Orville retired from farming at 65 and continued to live on the farm until 1998, when they moved into Thief River Falls.

He was a member of St. Pauli Lutheran Church where he served on the church council as treasurer, and was a member of the Farmers Union. Orville enjoyed farming with his John Deere tractors, and woodworking. Orville and Belle were foster parents to approximately 30 foster children.

Survivors include his wife Belle of Thief River Falls; four children, Beverly (Roland) Larson of Bloomington, MN, Gary Rolandson of Tucson, AZ, Delores Rolandson Hanson of Grand Marais, MN and O. Kenneth (Lynn) Rolandson of East Grand Forks, MN; 13 grandchildren, Amy (Jon) Coffey, Ann (Curt) Benson, Carl (Kelly) Larson, Mark Rolandson, Chad (Holly) Rolandson, Angie Rolandson, LeAnn (Jim) Zunker, Linda (Ryan) Grivette, Stephanie (Shane) DuPaul, Stacey (Bill) Larson, Sara Rolandson, Shari Rolandson, Susan Rolandson; 12 great grandchildren, Luke Benson, Logan Benson, Austin Rolandson, Brandon Rolandson, Alison Zunker, Jordan Zunker, Josie Freeberg, Jaydon Grivette, Dane DuPaul, Seth DuPaul, Lauryn Larson, Zachary Larson; and many other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; 12 brothers and sisters; and one grandchild.

Orville Rolandson, died Sunday, December 29, 2002 at his home in Thief River Falls, MN at the age of 89 years, 9 months and 13 Days. May his memory be blessed.