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Funeral services for Roland Bickel age 91 of Mobridge, will be at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the Family Worship Center in Mobridge. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Mobridge. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM Wednesday. On Tuesday, December 18, 2018, Family and Friends will gather from 5-9 PM at the Bill Bickel Residence 1 mile south of Trail City. Mr. Bickel passed away Friday, December 14, 2018, at Mobridge Regional Hospital. Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge is in charge of arrangements.

Roland (Rolly) Orville Bickel was born on January 24 ^th , 1927 in Herreid, SD, to Fred and Elizabeth (Martin) Bickel. In 1929, the Bickel's moved to a ranch outside of Trail City, where he attended grade school all the way through the 10 ^th grade. Rolly attended Timber Lake High school, graduating in 1945. Rolly enlisted into the United States army, a year later in 1946. He was honorably discharged in 1948.

Rolly married Dorothy Derrenger on June 24 ^th , 1950. They took over the Bickel family ranch, where they raised their five children. Rolly loved the ranch life and worked hard to raise and support his family. Rolly took great pride in his cows, his crops, but mostly in his family.

Rolly was a man of great integrity and could always be counted on to give a helping a hand. He was a selfless man who always put others first. Even close to the end Rolly was more concerned about Dorothy's wellbeing, then his own condition. Rolly loved to laugh and found many occasions to pull pranks on family and friends. He had a contagious smile that would light up anyone's day. Rolly was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. His family enjoyed spending time doing these activities with him.

Rolly is survived by his wife of 68 years Dorothy and his children, Jerry Bickel, Jeff (Donna) Bickel, Mary (Chuck) Willard, Bryan (Marne) Bickel, Bill (Laurie) Bickel, and 14 grandchildren Hanna Esparza, Jonathan Bickel, Anela Bickel, Karla Bickel, Charlie (Thiri) Bickel, Casey Willard, Colleen (Billie) Gransden, Niki Willard, Clayton (Alisha) Bickel, Holly (Bruce) Sabers, Courtney (Casey) Lautt, Lindsay (Jonathan) McIver, Brady (Lashea) Bickel, and Jordan (Trigve) Clark. He is also remembered by 16 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Elizabeth Bickel and sister Laverne Schuknecht.

Rolly came to know the lord Jesus prior to his death. He passed away on Friday December 14 ^th , at Mobridge Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. He will be greatly missed.