We were saddened to learn that Roland Higgs. the newest member of the Senior Caucus board, has unexpectedly passed away. Roland was active in developing the statements on issues important to seniors and their families. He had a special interest in promoting legislation to reduce or remove the federal income tax on Social Security benefits. We will miss his insights and activism.
The following is from the Star Tribune.
| Roland W. Higgs Ph.D. | ||
 Higgs, Roland W. PhD Loving Dad & Grandpa, of Eagan, MN. Unexpectedly on August 18, 2008 at age 81. Preceded in death by brother, Lloyd S. & sister, Vivian Cuttino. Survived by sons, Michael (Tamara) & David (Kathleen Vanderwall); grandson, Mike; granddaughters, Jennifer & Jillian Vanderwall & Kim Olsen; great- grandchildren, Cameron, Sydney, & Hope Vanderwall; sister, Barbara Higgs; cousins, nieces, nephews & many friends who shared his wide-ranging talents & interests. Roland loved education, having a B.S.E.E., M.S. & PhD in Physics & an MBA. He enjoyed teaching, having taught at many colleges & universities over 36 yrs. & in retirement substitute teaching at several high schools & middle schools. Roland spent 28 yrs. conducting industrial research and retired from Ford Motor Co. in 1986. He was a talented musician, playing piano, trombone and bass clarinet, most recently with the Northern Winds Concert Band. Roland was a spiritual man & constantly pursued spiritual growth in his life. He was a member at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Eagan & All Nations Indian Church in Mpls. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Friday, Aug. 22nd at the CHURCH OF ST. JOHN NEUMANN, (4030 Pilot Knob Rd. @ Deerwood, Eagan). Visitation 4-8 PM Thursday at J.S. Klecatsky & Sons, 1580 Century Pt. (Yankee Doodle @ Coachman Rd., Eagan, 651-454-9488) and also 1 hr. prior to Mass at church. Memorials preferred in Roland’s name to Baboquibari Middle/Senior High School or Family Living Center, Inc. www.klecatskys.com |
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