John Rolls

(From Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home)

John R. Rolls, 81, of Mound Valley, passed away the morning of Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Labette Health.

John Robert Rolls was born on July 5, 1943, to Robert and Gertrude (Chittenden) Rolls in Watsonville, California. After honorably serving in the United States Navy, John worked as an aerospace mechanic. After many years in the aerospace industry, he retired from Boeing.

He enjoyed music, computers and electronics.

For over 43 years, John and Darlene Marie (Bertelson) enjoyed a happy, beautiful marriage. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include:

Two sons – Waylon Rolls of Anderson, Missouri

Dallas Rolls and his fiancé, Shyla, of Joplin, Missouri

Two stepsons – Shawn Kuhns and his wife, Darla, of Puyallup, Washington

Paul Kuhns and his wife, Charity, of Albany, Oregon

One stepdaughter – Jill Carinio and her husband, Albert, of Shreveport, Louisiana

Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Susan (Rolls) Armstrong.

There will be a Celebration of Life announced at a later date. Cremation is under the care of the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Altamont.