Rolland Roy Dimmitt

May 23, 1936 - November 8, 2021

Rolland R. Dimmitt, 85, lifelong resident of Grand Island passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. To honor Rolland’s wishes cremation was chosen. Memorial graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Grand Island City Cemetery. Military Honors will be rendered by the United Veteran’s Honor Guard and the U.S. Navy. Dan Naranjo will officiate. All Faiths Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements, Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Rolland was born on May 23, 1936 in Grand Island, son of Roy and Eva (Fox) Dimmitt. He received his education in Grand Island and graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1952. Following high school, he joined the U. S. Navy in 1955, hoping to be stationed somewhere warm. After spending basic training near the great lakes, he served until his honorable discharge in 1957. In 1958 he was united in marriage to Peggy Hayes; they were blessed with eight children. Later he married Waunita Haubold and gained three step-daughters. Rolland valued hard work; he was employed by many local construction companies. He was skilled at concrete construction and built many grain bins. Rolland enjoyed fixing vehicles, for himself and many friends. He enjoyed good conversation and attending auctions. He is survived by his wife, Waunita of Grand Island; children, Troy Dimmitt of MO, Cliff Dimmitt of Grand Island, Tom (Sandy) Dimmitt of New Braunfels, TX, Sherry Dimmitt of Kyle, TX, Sonya Ammerman and fiancé, Phil of St. Paul, NE, Mischelle (Matt) Wieczorek of High Ridge, MO, Travis (Tammy) Dimmitt of Aurora, NE,, Jason (Tiff) Dimmitt of Jamestown, TN; step-children, Shannon Gottschalk of Grand Island, Shawna Taylor of Fairbury, NE, Sheila (Dan) Peterson of Red Cloud, NE; 27 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren; and sister, Mellie Robbins Mailander of Grand Island. Rolland is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Doll, Darlene, and Bonnie; brother, Jerry Dimmitt; infant sister; and three grandchildren, Chelsey Dimmitt, Mitchell Dimmitt and T.J. Dimmitt; daughter-in-law, Deb Dimmitt; son-in-law, Randy Ammerman; and his four-legged friends, Spike, Bandit and Sassy.