Rogolsky, Lowell Dean (1944-1948)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1948 Jul 8 p. 3

Birth date: 1944 Dec 19

text of obituary:

Great sorrow came to the Corn, Okla. community when seven persons, all residents or former residents there, lost their lives in the flood waters which covered Highway 66 near Hydro the evening of June 22.

The car carrying the group of four adults and four children became stalled in the rapidly rising waters. They tried to wade out of the danger area, but found it necessary to take refuge in a parked car, and only the husband and father of the one family, Harvey Friesen, escaped when several sudden waves covered the car. Those who died were Harvey's wife and three children; his sister, Mrs. Edgar Rogolsky and son; and his brother, Wilson Friesen.

A mass funeral for the seven victims was held at the Mennonite Brethren church at Corn on Sunday afternoon, June 27, with an estimated 3,000 persons in attendance. The obituaries follow.

LOWELL DEAN ROGOLSKY

Lowell Dean Rogalsky [sic Rogolsky] was born December 19, 1944, and passed away June 22, 1948, reaching an age of three years, six months and three days.

Lowell Dean was the first born in the family and brought much sunshine and happiness. He was a strong and healthy child.

Lowell Dean loved to kneel with his dear parents while at prayer during the family devotion. Often he would pray in his own way for his Daddie and Mother. — The bereaved husband, Edgar Rogolsky.