Ruegene Rollo Obituary (1943 - 2016)

RueGene Rollo, 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Kolob Rehab Center. He was born on November 23, 1943 in Cedar City, Utah to Ruel and Bessie Rollo. RueGene worked 32 years as a heavy equipment operator for Cedar City Street Department. At one time or another every kid in Cedar City was given a grader ride from him. He was a farmer at heart, spending most of his years working on the farm. He also spent many years involved with the distribution of North Field Irrigation Water. He was a hard-working man. His grandkids always brought a smile to his face and he loved seeing them. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Lorraine; three sons, Robert (Lynette) Rollo, Mark (Alisa) Rollo, Nickolas (Rachel) Rollo and one daughter, Lori Bowler. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, one great-grandson and two brothers, Alex (Laurell) Rollo and Gary Rollo, both of Cedar City. The family will be having a private viewing on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Southern Utah Mortuary with a Graveside service at the Cedar City Cemetery at 1:00 pm under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent to www.sumortuary.com.