"I was just informed of Terry's passing. On behalf of the Falk Family, I extend our most sincere sympathies. We are so saddened by this unfortunate accident, we cannot express our feelings. We are blessed to have had Terry work the farm all these years and continue to be blessed to have your family continue. God bless you all. Terry Falk"
In loving memory of
Terence G. Rolf
November 19, 1955 - June 30, 2018
Terence Gerheart Rolf, son of Donald Gerhard and Faye Augusta (Headley) Rolf, was born on November 19, 1955 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 30, 2018.
Terry lived in the Shenandoah area all of his life and attended Shenandoah schools from kindergarten through high school. He graduated from Iowa Western Community College in Clarinda, Iowa with an Associates of Science degree in 1976. Terry began farming with his dad that same year.
On April 24, 1982 Terry was united in marriage to Patti Sue Hayhurst at the United Methodist Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. They moved to their current home in rural Northboro in 1984. Terry was a self-employed farmer who, with his dad and son, raised corn, soybeans, oats, clover, hay and seed corn as well as livestock consisting of cattle and hogs. He also worked at Conagra and as a Rural Carrier for the United States Postal Service.
Terry was a lifelong, active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church (his ancestors helped found the church). He served in many roles including the Church Council, Cemetery Board, Sunday School teacher, choir member and assisted with the annual Christmas Program. He was also a loyal 4-H member, leader and alumni. He was a member of the Young Farmers of American organization and was also active in numerous organizations such as the Grape Community Hospital Board, the Page County Extension Council and the Page County Fair Board.
Terry was an avid supporter and attendee of the Shenandoah school athletic and extracurricular activities. Terry shared his love of truck and tractor pulls as well as hard rock and heavy metal music with Andrew; who attended many events together. He loved playing and inventing games with his family. These included: Monopoly, croquet, El KaBong, Up and Down the River, yard darts, Farming Game, "Ball", mini golf, chess, ping pong, "run down", the Millee Bornes card game, hide and seek with the cousins and he even created his own 3-hole golf course in the family yard. He loved to read farming magazines and suspense/psychological thriller books. He was deeply loyal to God, family and friends. Terry was always there to help anyone in need.
Terry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur and Mary Rolf and Carl and Abba Headley and his father, Donald Rolf.
Terry is survived by his mother Faye Rolf of rural Shenandoah, wife, Patti Rolf of rural Northboro, three children: Allison Rolf and friend Harold Coverdell of Willmar, MN,
Jennifer Baker and husband Jason of Des Moines, IA and Andrew Rolf of rural Northboro; two grandchildren: Vivian and Nora Baker of Des Moines, IA, brother Lonnie Rolf and wife Deb of Sycamore, IL, sister Suzanne Boon and husband Mark of Parker, CO and a brother-in-law Paul Hayhurst and wife Corinne of Midland, MI; nieces; Bethany Escamilla and husband Noe of Sycamore, IL, Sarah Rolf of Sycamore, IL and Kimberly Hayhurst of Louisville, KY; many cousins and a host of friends.
Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Shenandoah, Iowa. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Rural Northboro, Iowa. The family will greet friends on Sunday afternoon, July 8, 2018 at the funeral home from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Tributes
"Patti, I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers, God Bless."
"Patti, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
"It's been a long time, but I have good memories of Terry and his family through 4-H Club activities. My condolences to the family. Greg Mathis"
"My sympathies for your loss."
"To Patti it was great to see you after so many years recently. My heart goes out to you and all family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all family. "
"We are so sorry to hear the news. Thinking of you and sending love , Matt and Julie Schacht"
"I am so very sorry for Terry's family and friends in this terrible loss. My heart goes out to you. Dava (Rolf) Dahlgran."
"Patti and family ~ We are so sorry to hear of Terry's untimely passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Remember to "Cherish Your Memories". Kerry and Tom England"
"I am the granddaughter of Martin and Ella Rolf and remember Terry from my childhood. I am so very sorry for your loss. You have my deepest condolences. Randi (Rolf) Morgan"
"Lonnie was a friend of mine at Iowa State in the early 1970s. And I remember meeting Donnie and Faye, Terry and Suzanne back then. Such a lovely family. My deepest condolences to all of you who loved Terry. Barb (Riedesel) Iverson "
"Our prayers and thoughts to Patti and family along with Faye and Terry?s siblings and families. We wish the wonderful memories Terry created with his family, friends and church family will help sustain you during these difficult times. God be with you all, Mel and Jo Eyberg"
"Prayers and thoughts to Patti and her family with the terrible loss of Terry. He was such a great guy and will be missed. "
"Only had a chance to interact with Terry a few times during the short time we lived in Shen. I will miss the "who is this crazy girl" look he would give me and then we would laugh. Sending comforting thoughts and prayers of peace to all with heavy hearts due to his passing. To Patti, Alli, and Andrew...I am SO sorry for your loss. Big hugs and lots of love! ~Bel "
"Happened to see a small article in the Omaha World Herald about the accident on Monday. Was shocked. Terry was a great guy, knew him all through school. So sorry for your loss. Hope you heal very soon Patti. Love and prayers to you and your family. Teresa (Modrow) Achenbach "
"Rolfie and Family - I never had the opportunity to meet your dad but if he was anything like you he must have been a really great guy. We offer our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Praying that you folks can someday smile again and the pain you feel today subsides as you recall the special memories of your dad."
"So sorry for the loss of Terry. Remember the good times and know Terry will always walk beside you. Terry was a great man."
"Patti, Andrew and Alli, Our hearts break for all of you and all that you are going through! We are so sorry for your loss and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers! We know there are no words that can make any of you feel any better, hold tight to memories and remember that smile and the great times! Thinking of all of you! The Hadden Family, Brian, Dawn, Chase and Tucker"
"Patti, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Terri (Tyner) Ward."
"Patti and family, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Chuck and Ilona Nelson"
"We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Alan & Shelly Hutchison"
"Patti and family, we are so sorry. Please take care. Sending prayers. Richard & Joy Thompson."
"Patti and family, No words can convey the loss that you have, we are deeply sorry and pray that God will give you all strength for the following days, months and years. May you remember the good times and see the little things, like a walk, a laugh or something he always would say in your children's faces. God Bless you all, Rawn & Randy"
"Patti & family, I am so sorry for you loss of such a great man. We had a lot of great laughs at family gatherings and at time Terry would laugh until his face was bright red. I know that he has left this world way to early but he also has left so many great memories for people, especially his family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless"
"Patti, so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family. Jerry Salfrank "
"So sorry for your loss"
"Very sorry to hear about this. Sending prayers. God bless "
"Condolences to Patti and the Rolf Family. I've had the pleasure of having known him since childhood. I'll always have fond memories of our trumpet playing days in school. Also Terry's contagious humor he's now passed on to his kids. "
"Prayers to you and your family, Patty. So sorry for your loss."
"Sorry, loss"
"Sorry, loss"
"So very sorry for your lost Annette Walker"
"So very sorry for your lost Annette Walker"
"My deepest sympathy goes out to all of the Rolf family his and her family and his daughter and son Patti you were such a great help to me and Ronald at the bank Allison you such a awesome classmate of my daughter we too share in your loss it really hard to lose someone you love and care may God bless you give you the strength to move on and comfort you all Ronald and terry ann fetz"
"Patti And Family So Sorry for your Loss ... Karen & Lynn Herron"