George W. Roll, 78, of Zanesville, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital after complications from bypass surgery. He was born July 12, 1933, in Zanesville, a son of the late Bernard O. and Laura Romick Roll. He graduated from the first class at Rosecrans High School in 1951 where he served as the school's first class president. He started working at Stanley Home Products and then became the full time secretary for Eagles Lodge #302 for many years and then became the Muskingum County Treasurer retiring in August 2001. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church and served on the Muskingum County Board of Elections. He golfed in the Tuesday Archer's Dubbers League and the Senior Thursday League at Vista and the Sunday Bernie Mitchell's Golfing Gang at Crystal Springs. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Carol J. Winland Roll, whom he married October 3, 1953, of the home; a daughter, Sandy (Doug) Leubner of Tolland, CT; a son, Randy Roll of Zanesville; a brother, Bernard Roll of St. Petersburg, FL; a grandson, Tyler Leubner and a granddaughter, Megan Leubner, both of Tolland, CT. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters; and three brothers. Friends and family may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville, where Eagles Lodge #302 will hold services at 3:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2012 at the funeral home with Chaplain Tim Patton officiating. George will be laid to rest at Zanesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to the heart related illness and to honor his love for the game, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Zanesville District Golf Association AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Fund, PO Box 2453, Zanesville, Ohio 43701, to help place AED's at local golf courses. To send a note of condolence, order flowers or comfort food for the Roll Family: www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com
Visitation
Sunday, May 6, 2012 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States
Visitation
Sunday, May 6, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States
Funeral Service
Monday, May 7, 2012 10:00 AM
Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home
1271 Blue Avenue Zanesville 43701, United States