William A. Rolfes

June 1, 1922 - April 8, 2011

William A. Rolfes, 88, of Sylvania, passed away Friday, April 08, 2011, at Ebeid Hospice. He was born June 1, 1922, in Toledo, and was the son of Arnold and Charlotte Rolfes. He was a graduate of Whitmer High School and served honorably in the Navy during WWII. Bill was a volunteer for the Trilby Fire Department. He was a member of the Sylvania Pyramid Lodge # 287, Zenobia Shrine, Temple Guard Unit and the Conn-Weissenberger American Legion Post #587. Bill was an electrician for General Motors, for 23 years, before retiring. Bill and his wife Ruth resided in Clermont, FL during the winter months. He was an honest and caring man, who loved his family and friends. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Ruth Rolfes; children, Darla (Frank) Szozda, Diane (Steve) Gonia and Dale (Ruth) Rolfes; grandchildren, Frank (Amanda) Szozda Jr., Elissa (Brandon) Brywczynski, Ashley (Matt) Johnson, Nathan, Rachel and Timothy Gonia and Adler Rolfes. He GG Pa to Nicole, Brynn and Ruby. Also surviving is his brother, Robert Rolfes and his sister, Carolyn Bremer. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and son, Dean Rolfes. Friends are invited to visit from 1-6 p.m. Sunday, in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Reverend David Claassen will officiate. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Anne Grady Center or ProMedica Hospice.