Roland Marchetti

Obituary of Roland Eugene Marchetti

 

Marchetti, Roland Eugene, age 89, of Oakdale, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. Left behind to cherish many great memories are his children, Daniel, Judy (Jim), Gino (Linda), Michael (Dana), Jim (Mary) and David (Kimberly), 17 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and his special companion Joan Winograd.  

The last Marchetti of his generation, he was preceded in death by wife, Angela, son, John, daughter-in-law, Karen, great granddaughter, Isabella, and his siblings and many friends. 

Born in Saint Paul, MN, to Dominic and Lucia Marchetti, he graduated from Johnson High School and enlisted into the USAF. Roland served across the globe, including France, Holland, North Carolina, Minnesota, Kansas and Viet Nam, retiring as a TSgt after 20 years of service. 

He loved music, especially Country and Western (Roy Rogers) and Big Band (Glenn Miller). Many of the residents at Echo Ridge can picture him sitting in the alcove listening to his music and bopping along with pure joy. 

While not always gifted with words, he was kind, giving and a joker right up to the very end. Above all else, he was a dedicated and loving father, grand-father and husband.  

He put up an epic fight for 12 days, but in the end, he ran out of gas. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at the VA, especially in 3E, who provided incredible care and treated Roland with great dignity in his final days. All are angels and will forever have our gratitude. 

Internment and celebration of life will be delayed until summer. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your favorite veterans' charity.  

The funeral for Roland will be Friday, July 16 at 11am at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 8260 4th St N, Oakdale, MN 55128.  

Visitation will be one hour prior to service. 

Luncheon to follow.

Private internment will be held at a later date. 

A Memorial Tree was planted for Roland
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Cremation Society of Minnesota