Hortense M. Rolf age 91, of Miles City passed away on January 16, 2015 at her home near Miles City.
Hortense was born on January 2, 1924 at Mizpah, MT; the daughter of Ignatz and Marie (Beilage) Ostendorf. She grew up on her parent’s ranch on the Powder River. Hortense attended Riverview School and graduated from Custer County High School in 1940. After high school she attended Kinman Business University in Spokane, WA. Hortense worked for an insurance company and as a Civil Service Secretary. She moved to Seattle, WA shortly before she met Leonard Rolf in the winter of 1945. Hortense and Leonard were married at the Boniface Church on September 6, 1947 in Anaheim, CA. They moved to Miles City and bought a ranch in April of 1951. She enjoyed living, working, and raising her family on the ranch! Together they ranched for the remainder of their lives and raised four children: Gayle, Walter, Wayne, and Kay. Hortense always raised a big garden and did a lot of canning. She enjoyed watching birds, shoveling cake into the pickup, traveling, making Lemon Meringue Pie’s, but most importantly she loved her family. Hortense was a member of Cowbelles, a cooking leader in 4-H and a member of the South Eastern Montana Fiddlers.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers: Ted, Walter & Benno; and a daughter Gayle. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Leonard; her children: Walter (Shirley) Rolf of Miles City, Wayne (Melissa) Rolf of Miles City, Kay (Marc) Aberg of Miles City, and son-in-law Bud (Mel) Peterson of Miles City; her grandchildren: Staci (Tye) Ketchum, Tonya (Brady) Liles, Erik (Sarah) Peterson, Seth Peterson, Gary (Amber) Rolf, Ryan (Nicole) Rolf, Shandy Aberg, Marci (Emmett) Mollman, Lauren (Graham) Kehrer and her great grandchildren: Elaina & Augustus; Tristen, Reese, & Novalee; Harrison; Haden; Kinley & Remy; and Ali.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 23, 2014 with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2014 at 1pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Custer County 4-H Council. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday January 23, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday January 24, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday January 23, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday January 24, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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Dave and Vickie Gunderson says
Len and all the Rolf families,
We are so very sorry to hear about Hortense’s passing..I have many fond memories of growing up with the Rolfs as neighbors, and Hortense was a super lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you..hugs to everyone..
Vickie and Dave
GARY AND PAT HELM says
SO SORRY FOR THE ROLF FAMILY. OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. HUG S TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. GOD BE WITH YOU. THE WHOLE HELM FAMILY
Ron & Connie Watts says
Our sincere condolences.
Linda (McCulloch) Kibbe says
I am really sorry to hear about Hortense. I have a lot of fond memories from my childhood with all of Rolf’s family. I offer my deepest sympathies to all of you!
Richard & Linda Kibbe
Dewey Hurick says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Lillian Ostendorf says
Sorry for your loss of Aunt Hortense. Many fond memories of family get togethers and overnighters with the cousins. Our deepest sympathy,
Tom and Lillian
Maureen Larson says
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
Penny (Sumer) Schmidt says
To Wayne and Melissa, and to all the Rolf family , may you find comfort in your memories and find peace holding each family member close. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Penny
Anita and Jim Scheeler says
Leonard and Rolf family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will never forget her great hospitality to myself and my family over all the years. I have so many wonderful memories of her and Leonard at all the brandings and family celebrations. She lived a beautiful life with a beautiful family. I am so grateful we got to know her. We will miss her.
Jim, Anita, Chase and Jeff Scheeler
Dale & Cindy Berg says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Celebrate her life and memories as you all gather to remember a wonderful lady. God Bless.
Deb & Bob Hagemeister says
Leonard and families — so sorry to hear of Hortense’s passing — I have fond memories of visiting with her over the years — keep your memories close to you and may God Bless You!
Darlene Jobes says
Dear Uncle Len & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so sorry for your great loss. She will be missed very much. I’m so grateful for the wonderful memories. With deepest sympathy, Love Darlene and Rod Jobes
Deb Bartholomew says
Leonard and Families:
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Hortense. I will always treasure the memories and good times I have spent with your families. Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. She will always be a Treasure in your hearts and never forgotten. She will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deb Bartholomew & Family
Pam (Moths) Nisley & Dave Nisley says
Our deepest sympathies to all her loved ones! What a rich heritage you have, and may our loving Savior hold each of you close, as you grieve the loss of this wonderful woman~ Our prayers go with all of you.
Michael Watkins says
Dear Wayne & Melissa & Family,
You have my heartfelt condolences, and my thoughts and prayers.
-Michael & Karen Watkins
-David & JoAnn Watkins & family