Roller, Harry (1937-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Mar 30 p.28

Birth date: 1937 Dec 10

text of obituary:

HARRY ROLLER

Harry Roller of Abbotsford, B.C. passed away Jan. 31 of a heart attack. He was born Dec. 10, 1937 in West Prussia. His father Ephraim Roller died in 1942. He moved with his mother and brother to Winnipeg in 1953. He obtained his journeyman's papers and worked as a stonemason. He soon mastered several trades and worked for Reimer Interiors and later Advance Acoustics. He accepted Christ in his youth and joined Mission Baptist Church in Winnipeg . He enjoyed singing in various choirs and served the Lord in various capacities. He married Trudy Adam Sept. 9, 1961. His priority was to provide for his family's needs. In 1999 they retired to Abbotsford, where they joined Clearbrook MB Church. He sang in the German choir. He had a gentle spirit and generous nature. He is mourned by Trudy; daughters Lorene Belows and Marcia Garvie; 1 granddaughter; his mother Agathe Piel of Abbotsford; 1 brother and 1 sister. The funeral was Feb. 7 in Clearbrook MB Church, with Peter J. Klassen and Eldon DeFehr ministering.