Howard Rolfe obituary: Howard Rolfe's Obituary, Dove Topeka

In Memory Of
Howard E. Rolfe
1930 - 2018

Obituary photo of Howard Rolfe, Dove-KS
Obituary photo of Howard Rolfe, Dove-KS

In Memory Of
Howard E. Rolfe
1930 - 2018

Howard Earl Rolfe, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

He was born May 8, 1930, in Wetmore, Kansas, the son of Thomas William and Velma Olive (McGinnis) Rolfe. He was a graduate of Highland Park High School and attended Washburn Business School. He served aboard the USS Brown in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

Howard owned and operated the Gold Specialties Printing, retiring in 1998.
He was a member of the VFW and the USS Brown Association.

Howard married Norma McGinnis on November 13, 1971. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2010. Survivors include his daughters: Brenda Rolfe of Springfield, MA and Hillary Rolfe of Topeka; two grandchildren: Christina and Matthew; three great-grandchildren; and three siblings: Lucy Rolfe, Doris Rolfe and Oliver Rolfe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Paul Rolfe and his sister Mary Disney.

Howard enjoyed boating, water skiing, hunting and camping. He loved to share his chair with his pets Kaylee and Mickey.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-5:00 PM Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at VFW Philip Billard Post 1650, 3110 SW Huntoon St. Topeka, Kansas 66604

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Philip Billard Post 1650.
Howard Earl Rolfe, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018.

He was born May 8, 1930, in Wetmore, Kansas, the son of Thomas William and Velma Olive (McGinnis) Rolfe. He was a graduate of Highland Park High School and attended Washburn Business School. He served aboard the USS Brown in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

Howard owned and operated the Gold Specialties Printing, retiring in 1998.
He was a member of the VFW and the USS Brown Association.

Howard married Norma McGinnis on November 13, 1971. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2010. Survivors include his daughters: Brenda Rolfe of Springfield, MA and Hillary Rolfe of Topeka; two grandchildren: Christina and Matthew; three great-grandchildren; and three siblings: Lucy Rolfe, Doris Rolfe and Oliver Rolfe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Paul Rolfe and his sister Mary Disney.

Howard enjoyed boating, water skiing, hunting and camping. He loved to share his chair with his pets Kaylee and Mickey.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2-5:00 PM Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at VFW Philip Billard Post 1650, 3110 SW Huntoon St. Topeka, Kansas 66604

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Philip Billard Post 1650.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
VFW Philip Billard Post 1650, 3110 SW Huntoon St. Topeka, Kansas 66604

Southeast Chapel (785-266-6700) is assisting the family

Southeast Chapel (785-266-6700) is assisting the family

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