Rolland Freitag

After months of suffering, Rolland L. Freitag, 87, received his victory in the Lord on Sept. 11, 2011, at Manor Care Nursing Home in Naples, Fla. Rollie was born Sept. 13, 1923, in Watertown, son of Theodore and Grace Freitag. He graduated from Water-town High School in 1941 and his beloved University of Wis-consin-Madison in March of 1948. In March of 1943, he was inducted into the Army and served in Alaska during the Aleutian Island Invasion. He attained the rank of technical sergeant and was honorably discharged in February of 1946. On May 15, 1949, Rollie married the love of his life, Carol Goethe. Carol and Rollie enjoyed 62 wonderful years of marriage. Some of their best years were spent with family and friends on vacation in Northern Wisconsin. In 1953, he was one of the founding partners of the CPA firm of Virchow Krause and Co. He was a partner with the firm until he retired in 1988. Rollie loved children and was particularly enchanted with the birth of each grandchild and great-grandchild. Rollie was active in the communities in which he lived, which inspired his children and grandchildren to do the same. In 1989, Rollie was awarded the American Institute of Accountants Award for Public Service in Wisconsin. He served for many years on the Joseph E. Davies Scholarship board and was a member and past president of the Watertown Country Club. He was awarded two Paul Harris Fellowships and was a longtime member and president of Watertown Promotive Corporation. He was also a past president of Watertown Chapter of the University of Wisconsin Alumni Club and numerous other organizations in which he spent boundless energy. Rollie had a relationship with God and was a member and former council member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. In 1990, Rollie and Carol established residency in Cody, Wyo. They enjoyed the many years of spending Christmas and summers in Cody and the winters in Naples, Fla. Rolland is survived by his wife, Carol; a son, Steve (Linda) of Oregon; and two daughters, Sandy (Bob) Christie Hedlund and Mary (Pat) Freitag Meyer, both of Cody, Wyo. He also leaves behind the very all-important five grandchildren who fondly refer to him as "Bumpa," Sarah (Joshua) Durham, Logan Christie, Stephanie Freitag, Amy Meyer and Alicia Meyer; and two great-grandsons, Zakry and Tyler Durham. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Bill and Marg Kuerschner of Oconomowoc. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends. Rollie was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Vera Krueger; and four brothers, Earl, Ted, Stanley and Carl. Rollie had a strong and spiritual belief in the Lord and was a member of Shephard of the Glades Lutheran Church at the time of his death A memorial service will be held at Shephard of the Glades Lutheran Church in Naples, Fla., today at 11 a.m. Arrangements are also being made for a memorial service at the Schmutzler-Vick Funeral Home in Watertown on Sept. 23. A visitation with family will begin at 1 p.m. with services beginning at 2 p.m. The family would like to thank hospice for all the loving care they gave to our husband, dad and Bumpa. If desired, the family requests memorials be given to Avow Hospice, 1029 Whipporwill Lane, Naples, Fla., 34105.