Rolland B. Haselhorst, 85, passed away at Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker, Colorado, on September 24, 2021. He was born August 18, 1936, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Philomena “Minnie” Rajewski Haselhorst.
Rolland graduated from SJMA in 1954 in Hays, Kansas. On September 10, 1957, he was united in Marriage to Betty Honas at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, Kanas. They recently celebrated 64 glorious years of Marriage together.
Rolland worked in the oilfields in the late 50’s. He spent time in Oklahoma on various bridges and locks/dams in Arkansas. In 1968, Rolland moved his family to Colorado working on high rises and in hospitality. The majority of his 52 years in commercial construction was building health care facilities. After retiring at the age of 77, he took up a hobby of golfing. He spent numerous hours on the Golf Course practicing or playing nine holes by himself or with anyone who was up to the game.
His family always came first at all times. He is survived by his wife, Betty of Parker, Colorado, sons, Dr. Joseph Haselhorst and James Haselhorst of Naperville, Illinois and Jeffrey (Lisa) Haselhorst of Parker, Colorado. He leaves behind ten grandchildren, Dr. Christine Haselhorst of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Leah Haselhorst, Lauren Haselhorst, Sarah Haselhorst all of Chicago, Illinois, Mike (Joslyn) Haselhorst, Mark (Lucy) Haselhorst, Andy (Haily) Haselhorst and Jake Haselhorst of Parker, Colorado, alongside Chris (Hannah) Haselhorst of Marion, Indiana. Left to cherish his memory is also five great grandchildren, Eleanor, Ephraim, Nolan, Claire and Sammy beside his one brother, Orville Haselhorst of Hays, Kansas, sister-in-law Rosalina Haselhorst of Fredricksburg, Virginia and brother-in-law Marvin Honas of Hays, Kansas. Many nieces, nephews and friends will also hold the memories of Rolland close.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Minnie, brothers, Walter, Evarist, Merlin, Emil in infancy and Dennis in addition to his sister-in-laws, Agedia, Alice, Theresa, and Dolores. Cremation has taken place at Rolland’s request.
Services to be announced at a later date.