In Memory Of
Rolland Dwight Sawtelle
1936
2023
Rolland Dwight Sawtelle
May 31, 1936 — July 7, 2023
Rolland Dwight Sawtelle, 87, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023.
He was born May 31, 1936, in Parsons, Kansas, the son of Charles and Pauline (Herod) Sawtelle. He graduated from Parsons High School in 1954 and received a bachelors of science degree in accounting from the University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Rolland was employed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for 10 years, retiring in 1998.
Rolland married Mary Joan Wymore on January 21, 1972 in Miami, Oklahoma. She survives, along with their daughter, Kim Lanterman (Steve) of Auburn; Kevin Sawtelle (Michelle) of Austin, TX; grandchildren Alex Lanterman, Hannah Sawtelle, Leah Sawtelle and Anessa Lanterman. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10th at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To share a memory of Rolland or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born May 31, 1936, in Parsons, Kansas, the son of Charles and Pauline (Herod) Sawtelle. He graduated from Parsons High School in 1954 and received a bachelors of science degree in accounting from the University of Missouri - Kansas City.
Rolland was employed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for 10 years, retiring in 1998.
Rolland married Mary Joan Wymore on January 21, 1972 in Miami, Oklahoma. She survives, along with their daughter, Kim Lanterman (Steve) of Auburn; Kevin Sawtelle (Michelle) of Austin, TX; grandchildren Alex Lanterman, Hannah Sawtelle, Leah Sawtelle and Anessa Lanterman. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10th at Mount Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th Street in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
To share a memory of Rolland or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Rolland Dwight Sawtelle, please visit our flower store.
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Monday, July 10, 2023
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