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Frank James “Jim” Roll

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Birth	:	2 Dec 1926 Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Apr 2016 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.3626000, -93.0905500
Description	:	Frank "Jim" Roll, age 89, of Eldora, Iowa died, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. Frank James Roll was born on December 2, 1926 on his family farm near Eldora, Iowa. He was the youngest of three children born to Frank A. and Josephine (Donner) Roll. He grew up northwest of Eldora and received his education in the Owasa School District, graduating with the Class of 1944. After high school, he was inducted into the United States Army from March 1945 to December 1946. He served for almost two years before returning home. On November 16, 1949, Frank... Read More	Frank "Jim" Roll, age 89, of Eldora, Iowa died, Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. Frank James Roll was born on December 2, 1926 on his family farm near Eldora, Iowa. He was the youngest of three children born to Frank A. and Josephine (Donner) Roll. He grew up northwest of Eldora and received his education in the Owasa School District, graduating with the Class of 1944. After high school, he was inducted into the United States Army from March 1945 to December 1946. He served for almost two years before returning home. On November 16, 1949, Frank was united in marriage to Dorothy Babcock. To this marriage, three children were born. They engaged in a lifelong career of farming. Jim remained active in farming up until the time of his death. Jim was also a salesman for Jim Denning Chevrolet Dealership in Reinbeck, Iowa. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Eldora and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a Jackson Township Trustee for many years. Jim loved the farm life and it was important to him to raise his family on his family farm. He enjoyed playing cards and talking with family and friends. He loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up and attending their activities. He was a great family man and wanted nothing more than to pass down his hard work ethic and values to his family. Death came to Jim on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. Those thankful for having shared his life include his children, Mike Roll and friend Rolla Geisinger of Eldora, Iowa, Patti Hyland and her husband Calvin of Radcliffe, Iowa, and Jeff Roll and his wife Polly of Eldora, Iowa; grandchildren Heather and her husband Kent Warburton, Alesha, Zachary and Addison Roll; two great-grandchildren MaKenna and Kadence Warburton; along with many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dorothy and his siblings Bernard Roll and Marjorie Oppold.

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Where is Frank James “Jim” Roll's memorial?
Frank James “Jim” Roll's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Eldora, Hardin County, USA.
When did Frank James “Jim” Roll death?
Frank James “Jim” Roll death on 5 Apr 2016 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Frank James “Jim” Roll's memorial?
Latitude: 42.3626000
Longitude: -93.0905500

Family Members:

Parent

Francis August “Frank” Roll

(1894 - 1976)

Josephine A Donner Roll

(1901 - 1990)

Siblings

Bernard E. Roll

(1922 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3626000, -93.0905500

2. Eldora City Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3613014, -93.0876999

3. Ellsworth Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3651199, -93.0857129

4. East Lawn Memorial Garden
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3605300, -93.0727600

5. Eldora Training School Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3558000, -93.1291000

6. Buckner Cemetery
Eldora, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3685989, -93.0453033

7. Steamboat Rock Cemetery
Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4055000, -93.0618000

8. Xenia Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3119011, -93.0781021

9. Hardin County Home Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3978004, -93.1524963

10. Jackson Township Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4219017, -93.1572037

11. Francisco Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2888985, -93.0456009

12. Pleasant Chapel Community Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3156013, -93.1883011

13. Rough Woods Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3582993, -93.2091980

14. New Providence Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2877998, -93.1671982

15. Sheppard Cemetery
Gifford, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.0843964

16. Kidwiler Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4571991, -93.1492004

17. Point Pleasant Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3422012, -93.2311020

18. Melrose Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3255997, -92.9558029

19. Hadley Cemetery
New Providence, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2672005, -93.1544037

20. Oakwood Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4500008, -93.1731033

21. Sheller Cemetery
Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678017, -92.9439011

22. Hazel Green Cemetery
Ackley, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4780998, -93.0905991

23. First Christian Reformed Cemetery
Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4338989, -92.9633026

24. Hauser Cemetery
Whitten, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2528000, -93.0302963