Roland Arthur Nagle

Winona, MNRoland Arthur Nagle, 80, of Winona, MN, died Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in LaCrosse, WI. Roland was born on February 4, 1926 in Winona County to Maurice and Catherine (McNally) Nagle.After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Army during World War II as an engineer fire fighter. At the age of 48, Roland married Shirley Lande on January 18, 1975. He also inherited 5 step children and their families. He had farmed most of his life with his brother Charles in the Witoka area until 1990. He sold the farm to retire. While retired, Roland decided to work for the Quality Inn Hotel, Fairway Woods, and finally Riverside Electronics until the age of 73. Shirley passed away on October 28, 1985. Roland was left to see all the families grow. He enjoyed the fun that came along with being Grandpa and great Grandpa. He'd laugh when we would say "can you believe all this came out of your marriage to our mother". He would just smile and say he was "very happy to have us all". Roland will be truly missed by all his family and friends. Thank you Roland for all your love over the years.Roland is survived by his 5 step children; Richard (Kathy) Lande, Shirleen (Bruce) Larson, Lynette Evanson all of Winona, Linda Kranz of Rochester, MN, and Ron (Sandy) Lande of Rollingstone, MN, 13 step grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister; Grace Benike of Dawson, MN, one sister-in-law, Mabel Nagle of Goodview, MN, and many nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Shirley, eight brothers, and two sisters.Roland's memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 24 at St. Anne's Extended Healthcare Chapel of Our Lady in Winona, MN at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be held at a later date. Friends may call on Saturday from 12-1 p.m. at the chapel.Please feel free to share a memory of Roland with the family or sign the on-line guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com