NEW ULM–Keith Rolloff, 74, of New Ulm died Saturday, September 14, 2024, at his home. Funeral service will be 11 AM Thursday, September 19, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm with Pastor Timothy Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home NORTH CHAPEL in New Ulm. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, September 19 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Ulm. To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Keith is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Kim and Chuck Hanson; his sons and daughter-in-law Jay Rolloff; Tom and Megan Rolloff all of New Ulm; grandchildren Jacob Hanson of Minneapolis, Brooke Hanson of New Ulm and his first great-grandson due in November; sisters Lorie Reiser of New Ulm, Sandie (Robert) Peterson of Lafayette; sisters-in-law Patricia Rolloff of New Ulm, Donna (Chris) Moen of Northfield, Joan (Steven) Stern of Ortonville, brothers-in-law Larry (Diane) Blanshan of Florida and Mark (Rebecca) Blanshan of Alexandria as well as many extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Diane; brother John Rolloff; brother-in-law Steven Reiser and niece Jodi Moen Bennett.

Keith Lynn Rolloff was born July 22, 1950, in New Ulm to Elton and Lila (Wilson) Rolloff. He was a graduate of New Ulm High School. After high school, Keith joined the National Guard in 1968. Keith furthered his education at Willmar Vo-Tech. While studying at Willmar Vo-Tech, Keith met his future wife, Diane. Keith was united in marriage to Diane Blanshan on August 7, 1971, in New Ulm. The couple resided in New Ulm where together they raised their three children. Keith was employed at 3M for 38 years until his retirement. Keith enjoyed his years of camping at Lakewood Campground, golfing (especially Senior League), fishing trips which required many fishing “meetings” where there was more joking around then actual planning, hunting with Tom, cheering on Kim and the ladies bowling leagues (and having a drink after to soak in all the knowledge the ladies bestowed), getting that daily call from Jay to find out what local sporting events were happening that day, Wednesday breakfast with 3M buddies, Friday happy hours with the Crew, and his numerous volunteer positions. Mostly, he loved having a good time with family and friends.

Keith was a member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Winthrop Golf Club, New Ulm Area Sport Fisherman, American Legion, Commissioner for Sister Cities, and Downtown Flower Watering Coordinator. Keith was also a New Ulm Bowling Association Board Member and he was proudly inducted into the Bowling Hall of Fame this past April.

Keith will be missed by those who knew him. Blessed be his memory.

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