Rolland Rauser

Rolland G. Rauser, 86, Bismarck, was called home to his Lord on January 17, 2010, at the Baptist Home, Bismarck. Services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday at First Baptist Church, 306 East Divide Avenue, Bismarck, with Rev. Clyde Zimbelman and Rev. Diana Hodge officiating. Burial will be held in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck, with full military honors. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm Tuesday at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Rolland was born on April 22, 1923, at Turtle Lake, ND, the son of John and Amelia Knippelberg Rauser. He was raised and educated in rural McLean County, north of Mercer, ND. Rolland was called into the Army and served in the tank corps during World War II. In March 1945, he was sent to Pearl Harbor and then to Okinawa, Japan. After returning from the service, Rolland was employed by Quality Builders, Inc. lumberyard, where he served for 38 years in sales and hardware. Rolland married his sweetheart, Mary Ann Sackman on October 12, 1947. They had four children, Connie, Carol, Gordon, and Jeff. He was an active member of First Baptist Church serving on several boards and committees for many years, one of which was the building committee for the church. Rolland was a life member of the VFW, and a volunteer in the Governor’s office during the Sinner administration. He also enjoyed music and was a member of the Sunshine Singers. Rolland enjoyed many hobbies, including, photography, woodworking, playing harmonica, camping, and walking. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, with a special love for Medora and family vacations. Rolland loved spending time with his family, reading the Bible and visiting with friends and neighbors. Rolland is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, Bismarck; his children, Connie Gary Lund, Bismarck, Carol Jensen-Hanson Arlen, West Fargo, Gordon Lindy, Bismarck, and Jeff, Bismarck; his eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Herbert and Ernold both of Bismarck. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Johnnie; and one son-in-law, David Jensen.

Rolland Rauser

April 22, 1923 - January 17, 2010