Craig A. Rolf
October 26, 1945 ~ February 18, 2021
Age 75 of Forest Lake.
Loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother & friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 18, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Ernest & Lorraine; mother-in-law, Martha Pedrow; brothers-in-law, Louis Pedrow; Steve McCann. Survived by wife of 52 years, Pearl; daughters, Angela (Thomas) Besaw, Becky Rolf (Kevin) ; grandchildren, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Isabel; siblings, Bruce (Darlene), Christine (John) Pavel; brothers-in-law, Paul (Jackie) Pedrow, William (Elaine) Pedrow; sister-in-law, Marty McCann; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.
Craig was a proud Vietnam Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing and horseshoes and most importantly loved spending time with family. Craig was humble, selfless and had the “sunny side of life” attitude.
Funeral service 12 Noon Friday, March 5th, with visitation one hour prior at Saint James Lutheran Church, 460 Annapolis Street West, West Saint Paul. Interment, Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis. Memorials preferred.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Craig’s military service to our country in the Army.
Heaven gained an amazing man! We feel blessed to have known him! Sending lots of love and prayers! Chad, Mary, Kip, Jennifer, Dane, Gavin and Braden
Ralph I’ll see you when I get there! God Bless!
Words cannot express the loss we feel about losing Craig. He was a life long friend. We shared many wonderful times with him and Pearl. One of them was when we visited them in Florida. The weather, scenery and just the companionship we had were second to none. Dennis also bragged about his “barber.” No one could cut hair like Craig. Craig always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. Our lives became richer because we had Craig as our friend. He will always have a place in our hearts. With our most heartfelt sympathy to Pearl titles and family!
Sending lots of love and happy memories of our dear cousin, Craig gave his laughter, joy and happiness to everyone he met. We love and miss you so!
A very special newborn soul is getting our Craig for their guardian angel. His generous nature, mischievous personality, humor, wisdom and loving character is cherished by all and will live on. He was the 1st Rolf grandchild, the reason for our starting family reunions and such “a hoot” of a cousin around campfires too! Blessings to Pearl and the girls.
Blessings to Pearl and the girls…we all loved him so…hope there is fishing in heaven just for him! Karen, Leslie, Elizabeth & Dylan M.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Scott, Sheilla and Scoti