Rollin W. Michelsen

Rollin W. Michelsen age 84, of Poulsbo, died March 7, 2006. He was born March 23, 1921 in Regan, North Dakota to Joseph J. and Caroline (Hochalter) Michelsen. On March 1, 1943 he married Doris Mae in Oklahoma City, OK. Rollin served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1945. During his service he achieved the rank of Tech. Sgt. and flew many missions over Italy and Northern Africa. Rollin received a Bachelor's Degree from North Dakota State University. He taught math at Jane Adams Junior High School in Seattle for 30 years. Rollin was a member of Christ Memorial Church in Poulsbo and attended the Poulsbo Chapter of Kiwanis. He is survived by his son Joseph and wife Paula Michelsen, daughters Patti and husband Bob Laschinski, Jean and husband Mike Braun; grandchildren Joe Jr., Jinny Mae Piskel, Mark and Matt Demaray, Stephen, Andrew and Eric Braun and sisters Ruby Johnson and Carol Asplund. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 10, 2006 at 2:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be given in his memory to Children of the Nations, PO Box 3970, Silverdale, WA; West Puget Sound Youth for Christ, PO Box 861, Poulsbo, WA 98370 or North Kitsap Pre-school, 705 NE Lincoln Rd., Poulsbo, WA 98370.