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Douglas Oscar Roll Jr.

Birth	:	2 Mar 1922 Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Aug 2009 Saint Ansgar, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Emma Jarnagin Cemetery, Morristown, Hamblen County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.1953011, -83.3056030
Description	:	Doug Roll Jr, age 87 of St. Ansgar died at 6:50AM Sunday Ausgust 2, 2009 at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar Iowa. Doug was born March 2, 1922 in Eldora Iowa the son of Douglas and Hilda (Day) Roll, Sr. And he graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1939. In 1941 Doug joined the Army Air Corp and served with his Bombardment Group H in World War II. He was assigned to the famous B-17 bomber (#338) "Cabin in the Sky" Doug was united in marriage to Edna (Lambert) Adams on Dec.... Read More	Doug Roll Jr, age 87 of St. Ansgar died at 6:50AM Sunday Ausgust 2, 2009 at the St. Ansgar Good Samaritan Society in St. Ansgar Iowa. Doug was born March 2, 1922 in Eldora Iowa the son of Douglas and Hilda (Day) Roll, Sr. And he graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1939. In 1941 Doug joined the Army Air Corp and served with his Bombardment Group H in World War II. He was assigned to the famous B-17 bomber (#338) "Cabin in the Sky" Doug was united in marriage to Edna (Lambert) Adams on Dec. 10, 1969 at Norfolk Nebraska. They made their home in St. Ansgar where they owned and operated a Cermaic Shop. Doug enjoyed painting, fishing, camping and woodworking. And was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Washington RedSkins. Private Graveside Inurnment services will be held at the Oak Grove Cemetary in Mitchell on Wednesday August 5th at 10:30AM. Military rites will be provided by the Walter T. Enberg American Legion Post 358 of St. Ansgar. The Rev. Peter Chang officiated and the eulogy was read by Dennis Tabor. Amazing Grace was sang by those in attendance, and a white dove was released at Dougs request. The children each released a white ballon and his wife released a red ballon. A family luncheon will be served afterwards in the shelter house at the Mitchell Park on Doug's beloved Cedar River. Doug is suvived by his wife Edna Roll of St. Ansgar; 3 daughters, Judy (Dennis) Beyer of Fredericksburg IA, Kathy (Steven) Weipert of New Hampton IA, Dorothy (Irvin) Nystel of New Hampton, 1 step-son Dennis Tabor of Floyd, and one son, Jody (Linda) Roll of Mason City IA. Doug is also survived by one sister, Dorothy Vera Kuenkel of Tempe AZ and a brother, Keith W. Roll of Norfolk Nebraska. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death only by his parents. St. Ansgar man takes "Sentimental Journey" Doug Roll of St. Ansgar relived an event of 63 years ago when he got out of a B-17 bomber this past Monday (July 21) and kissed the ground at Mason City Municipal Airport. Roll, 86, got a ride in the bomber, aptly named "Sentimental Journey," as part of festivities marking the beginning of the plane being on display through Thursday at the airport. Roll rode near the nose of the plane Monday, the same position he had in August of 1945 when his bomber came home from England and landed at Bradley Field in Connnecticut. He kissed the ground then and a photo of him appeared in Life magazine. He kissed the ground in Mason City this time, admitting that getting on the ground and getting back up was a little harder Monday than it was 63 years ago. "That was really something," he said as he emerged from the plane. "It was a sentimental journey, I'll tell you that. I thought I'd cry but I didn't." Then he flashed a "thumbs up" to family and friends who had gathered to watch the flight. Roll was in the Army Air Corps during World War II and took specialized bomb training in Great Falls, Mont. He was in the 390th Bomb Group, 571st Squad, which went to England to service bombers and prepare bombs. The exhibit of the plane is sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force, a group of 175 Air Force veterans who volunteer their time to take vintage aircraft around the country so the public can see them. Dave Bender, tour director for the Commemorative Air Force, greeted Roll before the flight and asked him where he lived. "St. Ansgar - the only one in the world," said Roll. Asked if he was ready to fly, he replied, "I'm excited - 63 years is a long time. I'm getting kind of antsy." Bill Kasik of Clear Lake rode with Roll. He spent three years in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Kasik said he had ridden in B-17s before, "but this was wonderful; the best ride I've had." The B-17 "Flying Fortress," as it was called, was famous for daylight bombing raids over Germany during World War II. Only about 10 restored and airworthy examples remain of the 12,731 that were built.

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Where is Douglas Oscar Roll Jr.'s memorial?
Douglas Oscar Roll Jr.'s memorial is located at: Emma Jarnagin Cemetery, Morristown, Hamblen County, USA.
When did Douglas Oscar Roll Jr. death?
Douglas Oscar Roll Jr. death on 2 Aug 2009 in Saint Ansgar, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Douglas Oscar Roll Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 36.1953011
Longitude: -83.3056030

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Parent

Spouse

Edna Mae Lambert Adams Roll

(1916 - 2019)

Siblings

Keith William Roll

(1918 - 2020)

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