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Rolland Keith “Rolly” Griess

Birth	:	2 Jan 1956 Henderson, York County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	3 Sep 2012 Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6189003, -97.8644028
Plot	:	02S-56-02-09
Description	:	Rolly was born with Down Syndrome. His life was one of pure joy. He loved people and loved making them smile. At every family reunion, Rolly was the "official" greeter, giving everyone big hugs and smiles. He was always the sweetest person in the room. Rolland Keith Griess was born January 2, 1956, in Henderson, NE to Ruben and Viola (Rauscher) Griess. He was baptized April 8, 1956, at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Sutton, NE by Rev. Calvin Stuebbe and Confirmed March 22, 1970, at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Sutton, NE by Rev. George Bartell. He was raised... Read More	Rolly was born with Down Syndrome. His life was one of pure joy. He loved people and loved making them smile. At every family reunion, Rolly was the "official" greeter, giving everyone big hugs and smiles. He was always the sweetest person in the room. Rolland Keith Griess was born January 2, 1956, in Henderson, NE to Ruben and Viola (Rauscher) Griess. He was baptized April 8, 1956, at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Sutton, NE by Rev. Calvin Stuebbe and Confirmed March 22, 1970, at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Sutton, NE by Rev. George Bartell. He was raised in Sutton and attended Hope Training School. Later he moved to Hastings, NE and was associated with Mid Nebraska Individual Services until 2009, when he began residing at Good Samaritan in Hastings, NE. Rolland was a member of Emmanuel Reformed Church in Sutton, NE. He was an avid Husker fan and enjoyed attending Sutton High School athletic events. Rolland was also very involved with Special Olympics and competed on the state basketball team. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Marcella and Dennis Vitosh of Diller, NE; brother-in-law, Ralph Jay of Syracuse, NE; friend, Lisa Small of Hastings, NE; nieces, Karla Lamphere of Hooksett, NH and Brenda Stengel of Shickley, NE; nephews, Craig Vitosh of Rowlett, TX and Brian Jay of Omaha, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lola Jay.

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Where is Rolland Keith “Rolly” Griess's memorial?
Rolland Keith “Rolly” Griess's memorial is located at: Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Clay County, USA.
When did Rolland Keith “Rolly” Griess death?
Rolland Keith “Rolly” Griess death on 3 Sep 2012 in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.6189003
Longitude: -97.8644028

Family Members:

Parent

Ruben William Griess

(1914 - 2006)

Viola Margaret Rauscher Griess

(1915 - 2010)

Siblings

Lola Jeanette Griess Jay

(1941 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sutton Cemetery
Sutton, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6189003, -97.8644028

2. Saronville United Methodist Cemetery
Saronville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6147100, -97.9188500

3. Calvary Cemetery
Sutton, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5746994, -97.8636017

4. Saron Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saronville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6110992, -97.9297028

5. Percival Family Lot
Saronville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5824700, -97.9199400

6. Free German Reformed Salem Church Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6697220, -97.8227780

7. Emmanuel Reformed Church Cemetery
School Creek Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6847220, -97.8811110

8. Verona Danish Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5685997, -97.9756012

9. Verona Swedish Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5677986, -97.9764023

10. Farmers Valley Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7216988, -97.8533020

11. Stockham Cemetery
Stockham, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7111015, -97.9408035

12. Holy Cross Cemetery
Grafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6150017, -97.7108002

13. Grafton Cemetery
Grafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6157990, -97.7106018

14. Lushton Cemetery
Lushton, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7125100, -97.7317100

15. Fairview Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4817009, -97.8133011

16. Marshall Union Evergreen Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4880300, -97.9573000

17. Faith Evangelical Bible Cemetery
Henderson, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7633018, -97.8056030

18. Chapel Grove Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4660988, -97.8816986

19. Friesen Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7743988, -97.8450012

20. Clay Center Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5325012, -98.0500031

21. Mennonite Cemetery
Lushton, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7560997, -97.7391968

22. Eller Cemetery
Clay Center, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4956700, -98.0145700

23. Saint Marys Cemetery
Shickley, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4816700, -97.7295400

24. Harvard Cemetery
Harvard, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6123047, -98.0920258