Roland Anderson

ANDERSON, Roland L. "Rolly" - Age 79, of Swartz Creek, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Swartz Creek United Methodist Church, 7400 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  Pastor Dan Bowman officiating.  Visitation will be held at the church Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.  Those desiring may make contributions to the Dementia Society of America or Swartz Creek United Methodist Endowment Fund.

Roland was born September 5, 1942 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Winton Lawrence and Edna (Taggatz) Anderson.  He was a graduate of Washburn High School in Minneapolis, MN; and received his Bachelor's and Master Degree from Concordia Teachers College in Nebraska.  He married Jeanne L. Slocum Gillespie February 16, 1991 in Flint.  Roland had retired in 2002 from the Carman School District as a Instructional Specialist after teaching for 30 years; and where he had also taught driver training for 25 years; Roland had previously worked 5 years for Breman Lutheran Schools in Kansas and 3 years for St. Paul Lutheran School in Flint. He was a member of Swartz Creek United Methodist Church.  He was a volunteer for the Metro Police Department for 13 years and the Swartz Creek United Methodist Church Food Pantry for 10 years.  "God Made Roland for teaching".

Surviving are: his wife, Jeanne; children, Paul Anderson of Swartz Creek, Scott (Isabelle) Anderson of Sedalia, MO, Ben (Jamie) Anderson of Durand, Tara (Tony) Rego of Sarasota, FL, Al (Andrea) Gillespie of Brighton, Jill Gillespie of Flint, and Julie Phillips of Davison; daughter-in-law, Tina Anderson of Fenton; grandchildren, William, Kaitlyn, Lindsey, Sam, Max, Ellie, Isaiah, Vella, Lila, Liam, Drew, Dylan, and Chris; great grandchildren, Christopher and Sophia; brother, Greg (Deanna) Anderson of Wisconsin; sister, Mary Pelstring of Minneapolis, MN; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jimmy and Wint Lloyd Anderson; son-in-law, Scott Phillips.  Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.