Rolland Armstrong

Rolland Armstrong

Oct. 31, 1935 – Mar. 18, 2023

Rolland Armstrong, 87, passed away on March 18, 2023. He was born Oct. 31, 1935 to Frank and Velma Armstrong in Spokane, Wash. Rolland grew up with his siblings Arlie, Alden, and Carolyn and graduated in 1953 from Rogers High School. After attending Anderson University in Indiana and a stint in the Army, he finished his teaching degree at Whitworth. His first teaching job was with the Ritzville School District in 1961 and there he met Dorothy Dahl, a fellow teacher. They married in June 1962 and were married nearly 60 years. Ritzville became their forever home where they raised their daughters, Yvette and Lori. Rolland taught 5th, 7th, and 8th grades for 30 years. During his career he enjoyed working with the Camp Wooten program, 5th and 6th grade noontime basketball, and Odyssey of the Mind.

Rolland loved history, trivia, bowling, tennis, card games, and family time. No one was able to top Rolland when it came to Trivial Pursuit and often he was a one person team. In his later years, he enjoyed Perry Mason, Antiques Road Show, and anything history related.

Rolland was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy, brother Alden, and sister Arlie. He is survived by his sister Carolyn, daughters Yvette Armstrong and Lori (Darren) Olson; grandchildren Spencer (Kendra) Olson, Jasmine Olson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A public graveside service will be held Mon., April 17th at the Ritzville Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either the East Adams Library District Ritzville or a charity of your choice.