Robert L. Rollyson

June 29, 1931 – September 26, 2020

Robert L. Rollyson, 89, of Iola, passed away on Saturday Sept. 26, 2020. He was born on June 29, 1931, to Blaine and Madge (Hornor) Rollyson in Roanoke, West Virginia.

On Aug. 9, 1958, he married Charlene Jones.

Bob was in the US Coast Guard, stationed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was in the trucking industry through the Teamsters Local 200 for over 36 years, most of that spent driving for Roadway. In his spare time, he was an avid motorcyclist and enjoyed trips to Sturgis. Bob liked to spend time at The Corner Bar chatting and playing cards with friends. He would spend his downtime watching TV with his dogs.

Robert is survived by his loving Wife of 62 years Charlene; daughter Susan Blanco; granddaughter Heather (Scott) Brock; two grandsons: Christopher Blanco, Jacob Blanco; great-granddaughters: Mina Alana Brock and Quinn Piper Brock. He was preceded in death by father Blaine Rollyson, mother Madge Hornor, and brother Blaine Rollyson Jr.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 1:30 p.m. at the Scandinavia Lutheran Cemetery with Rev. David Eisele, officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Voie Funeral Home in Iola. Online condolences can be given at www.voiefuneralhome.com.