George "Dutch" H. Roling

George H. "Dutch" Roling made his final trip, home to heaven in the Hand of God, early Sunday morning, August 27,2023. He was a resident of Amherst, Ohio for his entire life of 92 years, filling it with multiple volunteer and other activities.

George attended Saint Joseph School, Amherst and graduated from St. Mary High School, Lorain in 1949. He worked at Lorain U.S. Steel as a rigger in the maintenance department until retirement. From 1953-1955 he served with the U.S. Army of Occupation in Germany. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and was its church historian. He also researched his family genealogy.

In the interest of education, George purchased many children's books and donated them to children who never owned a book and gave books as gifts.

A love for travel led George through many parts of the world. He has traveled to all 50 states and over 49 destinations worldwide.

The most gratifying trips for him were the 5 mission work trips to El Salvador.  

In recent years George was active as a member of American Legion Post 118 in Amherst and the Lorain Senior Fellowship.

George's interest in medical science led him to want to be a donor and donate his remains to scientific research for educational purposes. Unfortunately, because of a recent surgery, his body was not medically acceptable to carry out his wishes.

George is survived by sisters Agnes Jungbluth, Sheffield Village; Dorothy Ciocca, Mogadore; sister-in-law Lois Roling (Faragher), many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Rose Mary Hogrefe (Paul); 2 brothers Ralph Roling and Glenn Roling; and brother-in-laws Allan Jungbluth and Felix Ciocca. George H. is preceded in death by his parents George W. and Rose K. (Gilles) who were married at Saint Teresa of Avila Church in 1924.

Relatives and friends may call on Friday, September 8, 2023, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Teresa of Avila Church, 1878 Abbe Road, Sheffield Village at the intersection of Colorado Ave. (Rt 611) and Abbe Road (Rt 301).

Father Lou Papes, George's long time friend, will be the celebrant.

Full military honors will be provided by the  Amherst Veterans Military Honor Guard.

Memorials may be given to a charity of choice or to the Glenmary Home Missioners, 4119 Glenmary Trace, P. O. Box 465618, Cincinnati, Ohio 54246-5618

For those unable to attend please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory and sign the guest register, www.hempelfuneralhome.com.

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