Obituary of Rick E. Rolf

Rickey “Rick” Edward Rolf, age 67, of Independence, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 13, 2018 in Edgewood.

He was born on October 1, 1950 to the late Eugene and Hazel (Schath) Rolf and grew up in Dayton, KY.  Rick retired from Office Max/Office Depot as a Senior Delivery Specialist.

He was an Air Force Military Veteran who served in the Vietnam War and was a corvette enthusiast. Rick was a KHSAA football referee and a member of the NKOA Hall of Fame. He enjoyed spending time with family especially his precious Ada.

Rick is preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Anne Rolf and brother, Bill Weitkamp.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Laurie (Cook); sons, Brandon (Robyn) and Eric (Megan); granddaughter, Ada Rolf; sisters, Margaret Stenger (Dan) and Sally Whalen (John) and many other beloved family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life for Rick will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 1PM until 4PM at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home in Independence. A rendering of Military Honors will begin at 4PM.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.