1930
Roland
2015
Roland Keith Oaster
January 1, 1930 — February 2, 2015
Roland Keith Oaster, age 85 of Hastings, died February 2, 2015 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings.
Roland was born in Lake Odessa, Michigan on January 1, 1930, the son of Cleon J. and Lena B. (Keith) Oaster. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1948. He honorably served in the U.S. Airforce from 1948 to 1952, stationed in Roswell, New Mexico and England. Roland married Marilyn Joyce Martin on September 12, 1952.
He has been a member of the First Presbyterian Church since 1952, serving as Deacon, Elder, Trustee, and membership clerk. Roland was a Scout Master, was active in the CROP Walk (Church World Service), and served on the Board for Thornapple Valley Credit Union for more than 20 years.
Roland enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, square dancing and golfing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Roberta MacDonald and Robert E. Oaster.
Roland is survived by his wife, Marilyn, daughters, Debra (Thomas) Cleveland of Hastings, Valerie (Jim) Christensen of Medina, OH, grandchildren: Stacey (John) Baker of Dallas, GA, Martin P. (Jessica) Christensen of San Clemente, CA, Tadd J. Christensen of Columbus, OH, Brady Christensen of Cuyahgoga Falls, OH, Tara M. Christensen of Twinsburg, OH, five great-grandchildren, sister, Mary Lee Terpening of Hastings and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Pennock Hospice.
Roland was a kind and gentle man who deeply loved his family and God. He found great pleasure in serving his church and others.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI.
James Spindler will officiate the service.
A visitation period will precede the memorial service from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. A luncheon will follow the memorial service. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery.
Roland was born in Lake Odessa, Michigan on January 1, 1930, the son of Cleon J. and Lena B. (Keith) Oaster. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1948. He honorably served in the U.S. Airforce from 1948 to 1952, stationed in Roswell, New Mexico and England. Roland married Marilyn Joyce Martin on September 12, 1952.
He has been a member of the First Presbyterian Church since 1952, serving as Deacon, Elder, Trustee, and membership clerk. Roland was a Scout Master, was active in the CROP Walk (Church World Service), and served on the Board for Thornapple Valley Credit Union for more than 20 years.
Roland enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, square dancing and golfing.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Roberta MacDonald and Robert E. Oaster.
Roland is survived by his wife, Marilyn, daughters, Debra (Thomas) Cleveland of Hastings, Valerie (Jim) Christensen of Medina, OH, grandchildren: Stacey (John) Baker of Dallas, GA, Martin P. (Jessica) Christensen of San Clemente, CA, Tadd J. Christensen of Columbus, OH, Brady Christensen of Cuyahgoga Falls, OH, Tara M. Christensen of Twinsburg, OH, five great-grandchildren, sister, Mary Lee Terpening of Hastings and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Pennock Hospice.
Roland was a kind and gentle man who deeply loved his family and God. He found great pleasure in serving his church and others.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI.
James Spindler will officiate the service.
A visitation period will precede the memorial service from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. A luncheon will follow the memorial service. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery.
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