

Rollin Martin Duensing was born October 31, 1933 in North Platte, Nebraska to Ruth and Martin Duensing and entered into rest September 8, 2013 in Saint Clair Shores at the age of 79. He and his parents, brother Hollis and sister Edith settled in Chicago. He attended Valparaiso University, where he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. Rollin moved to the Grosse Pointe area in 1961, where he and his first wife Sigrid raised five children. In 1998, he married his wife Nancy and moved to St. Clair Shores. He worked as an account representative for a number of industries over his career. He was an avid golfer and double amputee. Throughout his life, his positive attitude and perseverance was an inspiration to many. He was a counselor for the Amputee Coalition, on the Board of Elders and a Stephens Minister at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton Twp. "An endearing man with a commanding presence and a gentle laugh. He had a leg up on Adversity". Rollin was the beloved husband of Nancy and loving father of Lynette (Gregg) Duensing, Britta (Jamie) Hurst, Robert (Jennifer) Duensing, Mark (Latiesha) Duensing, Sonja Thayer and Eric Shellum. He was dearest grandfather to Sally, Charlie, Allison, Daniel, Alana, Ava, Mark Jr., Mariah, John (Meghann), Chelsea, Olivia, Justin, Emily Rose, Adam , Jacob and great-grandfather to John. He is also survived by son-in-law John, his brother Hollis (Ann) Duensing and his sister Edith (the late Donald) Heideman. Rollin was predeceased by former wife Sigrid, son Michael, and daughter Sharon. Visitation Friday 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack at Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods 48236 Funeral Saturday; instate 10:00 am until time of service 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 38900 Harper Avenue, Clinton Township 48036. The Reverend Ken Wise will be officiating. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. Donations to the Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton Twp. Memorial Fund www.trinityct.org
Funeral Home:
A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe
20705 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
US 48236
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