Roger Dale Rolands

Roger was born on March 11, 1936 to Iver and Hazel Rolands. He grew up on a farm in Glenville, MN, where he acquired a love of farms and ranching. Roger graduated from Albert Lea High school in 1954. In 1955, Roger enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served with 101st Airborne Division and was honorably discharged on August 9, 1957. Roger moved to California in 1961, where he owned and ran a window washing business and met Carma Harris. Roger and Carma were married on Jan. 18, 1975. Roger and Carma have owned and operated Rayne Water since moving to Lake Havasu in 1978. In 1996 Roger and Carma purchased the Getz Ranch in Kingman, fulfilling a life-long dream. Some of Rogers' happiest days were spent on the ranch with his devoted dogs, enjoying nature, exploring the desert and caring for his many animals. Roger was a member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church as well as several organizations, including the Elks, Eagles, Moose, American Legion and Texas Long Horn Association Roger is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Carma Rolands of Lake Havasu City; sister, Marlene Richard Sipple; nieces, Cheryl Mark Morreim and Lisa Stadheim; nephews, Mark and Jon Sipple and Andy Rolands; and several grand nieces and nephews. Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Iver and Hazel Rolands; sister, Gloria Erickson; and brother, Duane Rolands. A Celebration of Life was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7th at Shugrue's Bridgewater Room with a reception. In lieu of flowers, contributions in the name of Roger Rolands may be made to Hospice of Havasu, 365 S. Lake Havasu Ave., P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405.