Roland passed away in the early morning hours on Monday, May 23rd, 2011 at his home in Amery, WI.

He was born on November 25, 1945 in Elk River, MN to Emil H and Mary A Nelson.
He graduated from River Falls High School in River Falls, WI and from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire campus, Eau Claire, WI. Roland and Barb (Beer) were married on May 29, 1970 in Eau Claire, WI. Most of his working career was spent at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. working as a computer specialist.

Roland was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Barb and their children: Amy of St Paul, Andy and his wife Amanda of Gypsum, CO, Brian of Baltimore, MD, and Ben of Cascade, MD. There is also one much anticipated grandson, AJ (Andrew Roland Jr) due to be born mid-Aug.

He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Dennis and his wife Mary of Eau Claire, WI, Joan and her husband Dave Fish of Onalaska, WI, Valeria and her husband Norm Pakes of Edgerton, WI, Quentin and his wife Diane of Eau Claire, WI, and Gwen of St Paul, MN. There are also many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.

We request that all memorials be sent in Roland's name to: On Our Own
740 Marshall Ave. St Paul, MN 55104. This is an organization that makes independent living possible for vulnerable adults like our daughter Amy. At Roland's request, there will be no funeral.