Virgil Rolfes

Virgil J. Rolfes was born to Frank and Ida (Dreckman) Rolfes at LeMars, Iowa on January 13, 1929. He attended St. Joseph School in LeMars for six years and then rural country school for two years. On September 10, 1957 he married Carol Paskert at Remsen, Iowa. She died in 1994. In 1998 he married Elvera Matthiesen. Virgil farmed in the LeMars, Merrill and Lake Park area and moved into Lake Park in 1977. He worked for Arnold Grain in Lake Park and later for the Lake Park Post Office for twelve years. Mr. Rolfes died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at the Lake Park Care Center. He was 78 years of age. Virgil was very active in community service. He served as President of Lake Park Lions for three terms and was an honorary member of the 4th degree Knights. He was a member of the Horseshoe Pitching Association of America and played in National Horseshoe Tournament. He enjoyed playing pool and cards. Virgil also served on the Park Board. He is survived by his wife Elvera Rolfes of Lake Park, IA, four sons Jeffrey Rolfes and his special friend Patricia of Lake Park, Doug & Terri Rolfes of Spencer, IA, Joel & Melissa Rolfes of Milford, and Marty & Paula Rolfes of Redfield, Iowa; and eight grandchildren.