Allan Louis Rolfs

Allan Louis Rolfs was born on August 14, 1930 in Omaha, NE to Louis and Lilly (Koch) Rolfs. He grew up in Elkhorn with his younger brother Delmar and younger sister Patricia (Patty). Allan attended grade school in Elkhorn and graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1947. As a young man Allan enjoyed motorcycles and was active in sports. Allan, Delmar and Patty spent many hours as children playing with each other. When Allan was confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church in 1944 his parents gave him a Lutheran Book of Prayers that he read daily. At an early age Allan met Bonnie and developed a relationship that would last a lifetime. Allan married Bonnie on May 25, 1951 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkhorn and to this union were born two children, Robert (Bob) and Diane. Allan and Bonnie made their home in Omaha and Two Rivers before moving to Elkhorn in 1964. He was very active in Boy Scouts and coached many of Bob’s sports teams. Allan was a lifelong Nebraska Cornhuskers fan. Allan worked with his father at Rolfs Transfer before being drafted into the Army in May, 1951 where he served in Korea as a heavy equipment operator and transport driver. He was a good fit for military life and was promoted to sergeant before being honorably discharged. Allan was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars. He was also awarded the United Nations Service Medal and a Merit Unit Commendation. Upon returning from Korea in April, 1953 he continued to work with his father at the trucking business. He never retired and operated the trucking business and rental business up until January 25, 2025. You could always count on seeing him at the Post Office or the bank every day. Allan was very active in the Waterloo Masonic Lodge #102 serving as Worshipful Master in 1985. He served as lodge Chaplain for 17 years and most recently in 2024. Allan served as a mentor to many of the lodge members. Allan served as Rainbow Dad and as the Worthy Patron of Luna Chapter #169 Order of the Eastern Star for several years. He was a member of the local American Legion and would help coordinate on an annual basis the placing of flags on veterans’ graves each Memorial Day. Allan and Bonnie attended the 2001 Presidential Inauguration of George W. Bush with Diane and Rex. While at that event they visited the Washington DC, the Korean War Memorial and Ft. Belvoir where Allan was stationed prior to being deployed to Korea. He attended the 2005 Presidential Inauguration with his son in law Rex. Allan enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He would often travel to their dance or sporting events to cheer them on. His house is still full of Legos, Poly Pockets, Barbie’s, Lincoln Logs and dominos so he would always be prepared for any children to come visit. He always had small cans of pop and cookies available for visitors. His pantry had mac and cheese, puffy Cheetos and Lay chips. Allan liked taking his grandchildren on early morning trucking rides, picking up cattle and teaching them the business. He also liked teaching his granddaughters how to properly make pies and cheesecakes on the holidays. Every Sunday after church he would go have breakfast with Bob and Diane, read the funny papers and educate the grandchildren which comics were the funniest. Allan entered into his eternal slumber on January 25, 2025 in Elkhorn, NE. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Rolfs (Smith), parents, Louis and Lilly Rolfs, brother, Delmar Rolfs (Marcia), sister Patricia O’Brien (Bill) and twin grandsons, Allan and LeRoy Moats. He is survived by his son, Robert Allan Rolfs and daughter, Diane Lee Moats (Rex), grandchildren, Gary Gerrish (Samantha), Bernard Rolfs (Monica), Ariel Moats (Gared Hassel), Jonathan Moats, Madeline Moats, and Jasmine Moats, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The visitation will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Reichmuth Funeral Home, 21901 West Maple Road, Elkhorn, NE from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 PM and a Masonic service at 7 PM. The Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on January 31, 2025, at Peace Presbyterian Church in Elkhorn, 333 South 204th Street. The Celebration of Life service will be followed by lunch and internment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 503 South 132nd Street, Omaha, NE. Military honors will be conducted at the graveside service. Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.

Allan Louis Rolfs

August 14, 1930 - January 25, 2025