Roland Walkenhorst Obituary

Roland D Walkenhorst, 70, Des Moines, Iowa died on Monday, July 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born October 12, 1952 in Fremont, Nebraska to Walter L & Mildred A (Westphalen) Walkenhorst Koopman.

Roland worked in the transportation industry his entire 50 year career, Weldon Truck Parts, Omaha, NE; MC of A, Grimes, IA and retired from Central Trailer, Altoona, IA as a parts manager and shop foreman. He was a proud fire fighter with the Millard, NE Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years. During his service, Roland was a lieutenant and ended his career as a South District Chief.

Survivors include wife, Karen Sabin, children, Heather (Todd) DeJong, Teresa (Howie) McGahey, Ann (Randy) Ritchie, Eric (Priscilla Fiala) Walkenhorst, Michelle Sabin, 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and siblings, Sandy (Jim) Penwell, Gary (Carmen) Walkenhorst, Marsha (Roger) Nine-Lliteras, Viki (Jeff) Hanson, & Kevin (Laura) Walkenhorst. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walkie & Millie.

Visitation with family and friends from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Iles Grandview Park Chapel, 3211 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50317. A Celebration of Life service will be at 10:00am, Friday, August 4, 2023 in the funeral home with Fireman’s Honors and “Last Call”. A reception at the funeral home will follow.

Interment will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2023, 10:00am, at Memorial Cemetery, 800 W. 23rd Street, Fremont, Nebraska 68025 with a celebration of life to follow, details to be provided at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Roland’s honor may be made to the Eagle Volunteer Fire Department, Eagle, NE.



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