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Rollo E. Bredeson
Rollo E. Bredeson
Hiawatha
Rollo E. Bredeson, 85, of Hiawatha, passed away on Jan. 28, 2023, at the Hiawatha Care Center, four days prior to his 58th wedding anniversary. No services at this time.
Rollo Ellsworth Bredeson was born on June 30, 1937, to Oliver and Ruth (Sanders) Bredeson in Bergen, N.D. He was united in marriage to Shirley Koperski on Feb. 1, 1965, in Decorah, Iowa.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children, Denise (Greg) Bredeson Sasek of Hiawatha and Larry (fiancee, Lily Popp) Bredeson of Marion; five grandchildren, Josh, Isaiah, Zach, Elizabeth and Daniel (Erica); a great-grandson, Ezra; along with a brother, Arnie.
Rollo was preceded in death by his parents; stepdaughter, Ruth Ann Wyatt; brother, Orlando; and sister, Laverne.
Memorial donations may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.iowacremation.com.
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