Roland Cossette
September 26, 1927 ~ September 19, 2017
Roland R. Cossette, 89, Fargo, ND, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living, Detroit Lakes, MN.
Roland was born on September 26, 1927 to Phillip and Ena (Lavelle) Cossette in Horace, ND. He attended country school in Horace.
He married Lillian Trottier on October 18, 1950 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Wild Rice, ND. Roland worked at Fargo Glass and Paint, Congress Inc, Raymond Cossette Trucking Inc. and Gerald Cossette Trucking Inc. He retired in 1989.
He was a member of the Eagles, Moose and Nativity Catholic Church. Roland enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, going dancing and spending time with family and friends. Roland and Lillian spent over 20 years in Arizona during the winter months.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lillian, Detroit Lakes, MN; children, Larry, Fargo, ND, Ronald (Peggy), Fargo, ND, Allan (special friend Deb), Fargo, ND, Marlene McCarty, Cheyenne, WY, Marilyn (Kim) Feske, Fargo, ND, Barb (Eddy) Berglund, Fargo, ND, Bruce (Beatriz), Mesa, AZ, Dale (Andrea), Rochester, MN, Peggy (special friend Todd) Schoonover, Mesa, AZ; 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Roger, Fargo, ND, Gerald, Mesa, AZ and Gaston, San Diego, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Gertrude and Aggie, brother, Raymond, daughter-in-law, Kay Cossette, sons-in-law, Mark Knosalla and Terry McCarty and great-granddaughter, Dreya Heiden.
Prayer Service: 7:00 P.M. Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with visitation starting at 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Mass: 2:30 P.M. Monday, September 25, 2017 at Nativity Catholic Church, Fargo with visitation starting at 1:30 P.M.
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery South, Fargo.
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There are many good memories I have of Uncle Roland–when the “boys” and Grandpa Cossette building the cabins at the lake, where one of many. Uncle Roland always seemed to be more reserved and quite. But also enjoyed having fun times too. We pray for Aunt Lillian that she will have strength and courage at this difficult time. To all my cousins we pray for you all too, may God give you strength, love, and courage through the difficult months ahead. These are such awesome pictures of your Dad, cherish them and remember all the joyful memories!!! Sorry we are not able to be with you to celebrate your Dads life.
God Bless!
Dear Lillian and Family, our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband and Dad. He was always warm and friendly, always had a great sense of humor about life, and always had a great “come back” when the ducks didn’t fall! May the many fun memories and celebrations you’ve shared as a family bring you peace and strength as you place your earthly father into the waiting arms of Jesus! Blessings to you all. Gary and Jan