Dwight Roling

Dwight A. Roling, age 65, of Schaller, Iowa passed away on December 7, 2021 in Pennsylvania with his sister, Deb at his side. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m. at the Schaller Jaycee Building in Schaller. Private burial will take place at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Schaller. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements. Dwight Allen Roling was born in the Schaller hospital on April 19, 1956 to Joyce (Messerschmitt) and Marvin Roling. He was welcomed home by his sister Dawn and later helped to welcome Deb, Dwayne and Dusty. He attended kindergarten at Crestland in Early and 1st grade at Sacred Heart School in Early. In Early, the family lived next door to the Tuel family. Dwight and Gary become lifelong friends until Gary’s passing. The family moved to Schaller in 1963, where he attended school and graduated from Schaller High School in 1974. While in high school, he played football and wrestled. He had lots of stories from his high school days in Schaller. While still in school and throughout the 1990s, he worked with his father and brothers in the family business, Marv’s Auto Salvage. Dwight’s love and passion for Schaller led him to successfully run for the Schaller School Board and for the Mayor of Schaller. He was first elected to the school board in 1982 and was elected Mayor in 1985, taking office on January 2, 1986. He was the first person in Schaller to do both positions at one time. He was very proud of the time he spent in these positions and the accomplishments made. After the yard closed, Dwight began a long career as a long-haul truck driver, he loved seeing different parts of the country and knew every good truck stop along each route. He often planned his days on where he wanted to stop for the night and the restaurant he wanted to eat at! His family across the country were so happy when those stops brought him to our cities, as we all enjoyed his visits. Dwight married Luanne Miller in 1978. To this marriage, sons Jason and Rick were born. He was so proud of his boys and their accomplishments. He shared many stories about them with all he met. Although the marriage did not last, Dwight and Luanne remained friends until his passing. His boys gave him five grandchildren, who he cherished so much and were the lights of his life. Anyone who knew Dwight, also knew he loved to debate and tell stories. There was never a family gathering where a lively debate did not happen, it really didn’t matter the subject! We are all going to miss those debates and his wonderful laugh; he had a great laugh! He will be greatly missed by his loving family, including sons: Rick (Mallory) Roling of Schaller, Iowa; Jason Roling of North Liberty, Iowa; grandchildren: Kia, Austin, Olivia, Nash and Finley; mother: Joyce Roling of Nampa, Idaho; sisters: Dawn (Don) Peck of Nampa, Idaho; Richard (Deb) Lewis of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brother: Dwayne (Lorrie) Roling of Mankato, Minnesota; aunt: Ila McClurg of Amarillo Texas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves many dear friends all over the country. Dwight is preceded in death by his father, Marvin Roling in 1998; brother: Dusty Roling in 2001; grandparents: Dorothy and Alvin Brockman; Adeline and Leonard Messerschmitt; uncles: Ralph McClurg; and Dennis Messerschmitt.

Dwight Roling

April 19, 1956 - December 7, 2021