07/13/2016
Maude Marie (Onstank) Roff was born August 24, 1930, in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Garrett John Onstank and Dorothy Margaret (Clark) Onstank.
Maude graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1948. She worked as a secretary for the Knoxville Veterans Administration Hospital and later at the office of the Red Rock Dam while it was under construction.
On December 12, 1958, Maude was united in marriage to Bill Roff at the First United Methodist Church in Knoxville. She and Bill had two daughters, Diane and Debbie. When the children got older, Maude returned to work as a secretary for Johnston, Hicks & Griffith. She retired from the law firm in 1993.
Maude and Bill raised sheep for 19 years on their acreage east of Knoxville, with the help of their horse, Windy. They enjoyed motorcycle trips and wintering in Texas for 13 years. The couple also spent many Saturday nights dancing. Maude was a big Hawkeye fan and rarely missed watching a football or basketball game.
More than anything, Maude cherished her family and will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Maude passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at the Pella Regional Health Center at the age of 85 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Virginia Onstank, and twin sister, Martha Jenkins.
Those left to honor Maude’s memory include her husband of 57 years, Bill; daughters: Diane Haselhuhn (Dennis) and Debbie (Mike) Crozier; 2 granddaughters: Daphne and Dana and many other family members and friends.
A funeral service for Maude Roff, age 85 of Knoxville, will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Graceland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Bybee & Davis Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to Marion County 4-H.
Pastor Brent Hanna & Rev. David Weesner
Musical Selections Judy Paulsen, vocalist – Nora Wright, accompanist
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
“Softly and Tenderly”
“Could I Have This Dance” – Anne Murray
Casket Bearers
Chuck Boden Jeff Jenkins
Pat Beal Jeff Beal
Mike Beal Mike Crozier
Honorary Casket Bearer
Bud Loynachan