Monty L. Rollag died suddenly on June 10, 2015 at Whidbey General Hospital at the age of 71. His parents moved from North Dakota to Portland, when his father took a job as a steelworker in the shipyards. He was born October 10, 1943 in Portland, Oregon to Leonard and Genevieve Rollag. At age 13, Monty moved with his family to Oak Harbor when his father was hired as a partner at Maylor Ford Sales.

Monty attended Oak Harbor High School, graduating with the Class of 1961. He was married to the former Donna Reierson of Oak Harbor. Following graduation, Monty went to work for his uncle, Lester Rollag at Westside Auto Rebuild, repairing and painting cars. Twenty years later, he purchased the shop, which he operated until retirement in 2008.

Monty was a homebody. He loved working at home, taking care of gardening chores and he loved riding his John Deere tractor. He was a huge fan of music from the 50’s and 60’s. Monty was a charter member or the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge #2362, as was his father and father-in-law. He loved sports, including football and baseball and was an avid fan of both the Seahawks and the Huskies. One of the highlights in his life was knowing his grandson Payton will be attending the University of Washington.

Monty is survived by his wife Donna, by two sons Vince Rollag of Dickinson, North Dakota and Lance Rollag of Oak Harbor, by one sister Linda lee Jennerjohn and husband Paul of Oak Harbor and five grandchildren Ryan S. Thompson, Jenessa S. Schmaus, Payton N. Rollag, Max H. Rollag and Paxton L. L. Rollag and one great grandchild Parker S. Thompson. He is also survived by his Mother-In-Law Rosemary Reierson, his Sister-in-Law Phyllis Sprague (Don) and his brother-in-Laws, Al Reierson (Vickie), Rich Reierson and Keith Reierson (Robin Shirey), as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and by one brother Harry L. Rollag.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 1:00pm at Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor with Linda Haddon as Life Celebrant. Graveside committal services will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Viewing for family and friends will be on Monday from 9am to Noon. Following the graveside services, a reception for family and friends will follow at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club.

Memorials may be made to the Washington State Elks Therapy Program for Children, PO Box 110760, Tacoma, WA 98411-0760 of to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265- or charity of your choice.

Please visit Monty’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome.com to share memories or condolences. Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home & Cremation, LLC. Oak Harbor, WA.

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