Clifford H. Roling

Clifford 'Mick' H. Roling, age 74, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 8:14 P.M., Friday, May 23, 2008, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.\r\n\r\nThe funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home in Mattoon, IL, with Pastor Bruce Osborne and Pastor Del Nack officiating. Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Mattoon, IL with Military Rites being conducted by V.F.W. Post 4325 of Mattoon, IL. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home in Mattoon, IL, from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.\r\n\r\nMr. Roling was born July 11, 1933 in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of George W. and Ella M. (Kobi) Roling. He married Dorothy N. Dare on July 29, 1954 in Mattoon, IL. She survives. Other survivors include their three children; James Roling, Nina Curry and her husband Ron and Clifford H. Roling Jr. and his wife Paula all of Mattoon, IL; one sister Mary Lou Hogge and her husband Jim of Chesterton, IN; five grandchildren, Michelle Saunders and her husband Brandon, Ronnie Curry, Courtney Rhoads and her husband Dusty, Gunnar Roling and Jeffrey Mingus all of Mattoon, IL; two great-grandchildren, Lexi Saunders and Briannae Saunders both of Mattoon, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers and two sisters.\r\n\r\nMr. Roling was a member of the St. Johns Lutheran Church in Mattoon, IL. He was a retired employee of the City of Mattoon Water Department and a former employee of Wade's Liquor Store in Mattoon, IL. Clifford was a member of the V.F.W. Post #4325, American Legion Post #88 the Eagles Lodge of Mattoon, IL and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed traveling, playing cards and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan.\r\n\r\nA United States Army Veteran, Mr. Roling had served during the Korean Conflict in the 104TH Infantry First Calvary. For his outstanding service he was awarded a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.\r\n\r\nClifford was a devoted husband and father, a loving grandfather, great-grandfather and brother whose adoration for his family was evident in his commitment and dedication to each of them.\r\n\r\nMemorials may be made to Mattoon, IL, V.F.W. Post #4325\r\n\r\nTo light a virtual candle or share a memory with the family, please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com

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Clifford H. Roling

July 11, 1933 - May 23, 2008