Jerome "Jerry" Rolfes

Jerome “Jerry” Rolfes, 80, formerly of Halbur, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2014, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Halbur. The celebrant will be Fr. Steve Brodersen. Music will be by Marcy Anderson, and the St. Augustine Choir. Mass Servers will be Jerry’s grandchildren: Mariah Koster, Evan Koster, and Hunter Rolfes. Lectors will be Jerry’s son, Jason Rolfes and granddaughter, Madi Rolfes. Gift Bearers will be Jerry’s grandchildren: Christopher Rolfes, Alex Rolfes and Gage Rolfes. Eucharistic minister will be Jerry’s son-in-law, Randy Starman. Casketbearers will be Jerry’s grandchildren: Nicole Larsen, Dave Starman, Matt Starman, Erica Starman, Katie Barton, Kelsey Barton, Amanda Johnson, Jessica Johnson, and Cody Rolfes. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll on Friday, February 28, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. where there will be a Rosary and Prayer Service at 6 p.m. The casket will be moved to St. Augustine Church in Halbur at 9 a.m. Saturday, where visitation will resume until the time of the funeral mass. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll, and online condolences may be left for Jerry’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com. Jerry was born on January 31, 1934, the son of William and Anna (Prenger) Rolfes. He attended St. Augustine School, and graduated from Carroll High School. After completing his education he began working with his father in the tavern in Halbur and eventually became sole owner in 1962. On October 1, 1960 he was united in marriage to Beverly Heim. In March 1968 he sold the business, and moved to Carroll where he managed the Carroll Elks Club for a short time. On September 1, 1968, he joined the Carroll County State Bank where he held the position of Assistant Vice President until 1988. In 1990 he relocated to the Des Moines area. Jerry enjoyed Iowa State Athletics, playing cards, listening to music, and taking care of his yard, but most of all he will be remembered for the love he shared with his family. He was a current member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Waukee, and former member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, and St. Augustine Catholic Church. Left to celebrate his life are his children: Pam (Randy) Starman of Carroll, Sharyl (Scott) Barton of Grimes, Annette (Mike) Falor of Waukee, Dawn (Jeff) Koster of Carroll, Steven (Cathy) Rolfes of Council Bluffs, and Jason (Janelle) Rolfes of Carroll; 17 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren; his brother, Ron (Wanita) Rolfes of Minnesota; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended relatives. Jerry was preceded in death by: his parents, his siblings: Orville Rolfes, Esthlyn Kaus, LaVerne Rolfes, Dorothy Goyette, and William Rolfes, Jr., as well as his siblings in infancy: Evelyn, Evelyn Ann, and Kathryn Ann.

Jerome "Jerry" Rolfes

January 31, 1934 - February 25, 2014