Roland "Rollie" Van Duyse, 80, of De Pere, passed away Tuesday November 24, 2015 at a local hospital. The son of the late Edward and Irene (Geurts) Van Duyse was born February 10, 1935 in Green Bay.
Mr. Van Duyse proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division from 1957 to 1959. He was an optician for many years in Green Bay prior to retirement. He loved polka music, especially Romy Goez Band. Rollie was a great Packer Fan and loved birdwatching.
Survivors include his daughter, Terrie (Mark) Kussow, two grandchildren, Cole and Kyle, special forever friend, Peggy Grohusky, brothers, Donald (Mary) Van Duyse, Green Bay, Jerry (Mary) Van Duyse, Green Bay, and F. Peter (Pat) Van Duyse, Green Bay, as well as in-laws, Norman Loppnow, Rose Van Duyse, Marvin Tilque, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Edna (Robert) Puyleart, Lorraine (Chester) Novitski, Edward (Rose) Van Duyse Jr., Larry Van Duyse, Jean Loppnow , Darlene Tilque,
Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 305 North Tenth Street, De Pere from 3:00 to 7:00 Monday November 30, 2015. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 pm Monday at the funeral home with full Military Honors to follow. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Van Duyse family.