Rolland Neil Iverson

Born January 25, 1935 in Hitterdal, MN to Julius & Abigale (Anderson) Iverson. Rolland attended a country school for 3 years and then the local 12 grade school in Hitterdal. In later high school years, he became interested in another classmate – Bette Hammer (one of 20 class members) and it was later followed by a marriage in 1956. To find work, they moved to St. Paul where he became employed by Waldorf Paper for 37 years working his way from a journeyman to Maintenance Superintendent. They moved to Forest Lake in 1971 and then made numerous moves during his lifetime. Rolland thoroughly enjoyed traveling and family. Preceded in death by his parents, Julius & Abigale; older brothers, Dean, DeForrest. Survived by wife of 65 years, Bette; children, Roberta, Brian; grandchildren, David (Brittany) Steinke, Kelsey (Mike) Stilwell, Cathryn (Justin) James, Abi (Joel) Wurschmidt, Emily Gill; great-grandchildren, Sullivan, Beckham, Clark, Winslet, Ember, Eden, Avielle, Elijah; other relatives & friends. A private graveside service will take place at a later date at Athens Cemetery, Isanti, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to: Faith Lutheran Church, Isanti; Faith Lutheran Church, Forest Lake; Accent Care/Fairview Hospice; Community Helping Hand, Forest Lake.