Roland “Rollie” Spier, age 91, of Cambridge died April 21, 2023 at home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 28th at Strike Life Tributes in Cambridge. A time for visiting will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.
Roland Edward Spier was born April 27, 1931 in Crown, Minnesota to Edward and Louise (Stoeckel) Spier. He attended District 8 Zion Lutheran School, Emmanuel Lutheran School in Minneapolis, and graduated from West High School in Minneapolis in 1949. Rollie served his country in the US Navy from 1950 – 1954. On December 23, 1955 he married Genevieve Kohl in Robbinsdale and they had four children, Thomas, Nona, Timothy and Lisa. Rollie worked in the financial industry as a lender. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, baseball, softball, cards, gardening, hockey, golf and camping. He was a Missouri Synod Lutheran church member and Cambridge American Legion member.
Rollie passed away April 21, 2023 at home at the age of 91 years, 11 months and 25 days. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Spier; and a sister, Hazel Stock. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Thomas (Roxanne) Spier of Hanover, Nona (Frank) Dilly of Andover, Timothy Spier (Lora) of Burnsville, and Lisa Horsch of Stanchfield; one sister, Bonnie Sieferth of Coon Rapids; 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and by other relatives and friends.
Rollie is one of those rare people that feel like sunshine. Full of joy, so sweet and kind. A gentle giant who will be greatly missed!
When you’re settled up there Rollie, find my mom. She’ll give you a run for your money at cribbage.
Rollie and my mom sure had a lifetime of memories.
I will always treasure the Super Bowl parties with your family.
I’m so sorry for your loss!
Hugs and prayers to you all!
Rollie,
It was a pleasure meeting you when you stopped by our place on Mille Lacs with your daughter Nona. My first impression of you was a big teddy bear. It was a fun and interesting time at People’s diner and I am so glad that I was able to drop by with breakfast from People’s on my way down to the cities less than two weeks before you went to be with our Lord, Jesus.
Our sincere condolences to all of the family. Please be comforted in knowing that he is no longer suffering.
He was quite a fisherman and give me a tip on WD40! One fond memory I have is how happy he was to bring a big bucket of fresh, good herring to our Holiday dinners.
Blessings,
Sylvia and Guy
this man was one of a kind!! ill never forget his storys and his AWESOME JOKES hahahaha if you know him you know what im talking about
he will be deeply missed
love you guys!!
Will never forget your giggle, how you taught the grandkids and great-grandkids so much! You will be dearly missed💕 sending all my love and prayers to you all.
Had the pleasure of working with Rollie and his son Tom for many years. Rollie was a character for sure always a joke or some sort of story to share. Always enjoyed talking with him about the outdoors a true passion of his.
Glad I got a chance to spend time with him.