ROALOFS RAYMOND J

WO1 Raymond J. Roalofs was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 02/22/2016 at the age of 76.1
Phoenix, AZ
Flight Classes 67-9 and 66-21
Date of Birth 01/16/1940
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 155 AHC in 67, 57 AHC in 67-68, B/4 AVN 4 INF in 68, HHC 17 CAG in 70
Call sign in Vietnam GAMBLER 9
This information was provided by Darrell R. Anthony, Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Raymond John Roalofs, Jr., born January 16, 1940. Father, Raymond J. Roalofs, Sr. and mother, Mildred (Sanders) Roalofs, graduated from St. Ignatius High School, Cleveland, Ohio, 1958, entered the U.S. Army in 1961, five years Special Forces, fifteen years Army helicopter pilot, retired U.S. Military 1982. Ten years technical writer for Allied Signal, Turbine engines. Married Rita L. Siebenaler 1970, two children, Susan K. Reisig., preceded in death in 2006, and surviving son Peter (Jacqueline) Roalofs. Survived by 5 grandchildren. Died with a smile on his face, knowing he served his country honorably and raised two fabulous children. He will rest in peace, knowing his merits. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, with a rosary at 11:00 AM at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd, with service beginning at 11:30 AM. Graveside service on Friday, March 11, 2016, 12:30 PM at National Memorial Cemetery of AZ., 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ. Donations can be sent to Poor Clare Nuns Annunciation Monastary, 6200 E. Minooka, IL 60447-9058 www.almoore-grimshaw.com

Burial: National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA

Burial information: National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ

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