Roland Marier

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Roland “Rollie” J. Marier, age 86, of Cottage Grove/Pillager, MN passed away on March 24, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in St. Paul Park at home on December 7, 1933 to Isadore and Margaret Marier.

Rollie served in the Air Force in Germany where he met his wife, Marianne. He also worked at 3M for 28 years as a film pilot plant technician and retired in 1994. Rollie belonged to the Newport Masonic Lodge for 45 years.

Roland is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Marianne and parents, Isadore and Margaret; son-in-law, Dave Redding and sister in law, Trudy

He is survived by his daughters, Rosemarie Redding of Brainerd and Evelyn (Greg) Casarez of Woodbury; grandchildren, Derek Chambers Redding, Jose Casarez and Alandria (Dave) Greenhow; siblings, Bill (TruLee) Marier, Ed Marier, Hank (Sherri) Marier and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Gathering of family of friends will be Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 11 AM at Kok Funeral Home, Cottage Grove, MN with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Burial will be on Monday, June 22, 2020 at Fort Snelling Cemetery, immediate family only.

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