Eli Rolland, 81, of Benton Harbor, MI, passed away in his home on Sunday – January 28, 2024.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel – 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI.
Eli was born on May 16, 1942 in Benton Harbor, MI to the late Irven and Dorothy (Keller) Rolland.
Eli was a graduate of Benton Harbor High School in 1960. He served his country while in the U.S. Navy. Eli worked for the City of Benton Harbor as a police officer. He was an avid Detroit Tiger fan, enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and playing cards – in particular the game 13. His family tells that Eli’s favorite saying was “whoopie.” He loved his family and friends and he will be greatly missed.
Eli is survived by his children – Jeff Rolland of Benton Harbor, Carl (Kim) Bain of Spring Hill, FL, Tina (Andy) Dean of Coloma, MI and Tanya (Ron) Balkin of Jones, MI; many grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife – Nancy (Decker) Rolland in August 2010; and sisters – Dody and Mary.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday – February 1, 1:00pm, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, with Pastor Wade Blankenship officiating. Burial follows at North Shore Memory Gardens. Visitation with the family precedes the service at the funeral home from 12:00-1:00pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com
Service Details
Visitation
When
February 1st, 2024 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Where
Starks & Menchinger Chapel
Address
2650 Niles Rd.
St. Joseph, MI 49085
Service
When
February 1st, 2024 1:00pm
Where
Starks & Menchinger Chapel
Address
2650 Niles Rd.
St. Joseph , MI 49085
Interment
Where
North Shore Memory Gardens
Address
5027 M-63
COLOMA , MI 49038