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Roland R Moler Jr.

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Roland R Moler Jr.

Birth
Alton, Madison County, Illinois, USA
Death
30 Nov 2005 (aged 75)
Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, USA
Burial
Fernley, Lyon County, Nevada, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 0a, Site 561.
Memorial ID
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He has no middle name other than "R" like his father so there is no period after the R. Nicknamed "Skip". (Per daugther HFM).

U. S. Army - Served in Korea and many other locations.

m. 6 Nov 1958, Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, Anna Faye E****. Also m. her in Feb. 1957. They had a daughter. Abt 1981 Divorced in TN.
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Roland R Moler, Jr.: (Per daughter Holly & 1940 Census & 1950s/1952 articles & Headstone).
Roland "Skip" Moler, Jr.: (Half Brother Donald Lee Moler's 2020 Obituary).
Roland "Skip" Moler: (Half Brother Jacob Cord Moler's 2003 obituary).
Roland R. Moler, Jr.: (1952/1954/1956[2]/1958/1962/1964 Newspaper - Voter).
Roland R Moler: (1946/1957 Dir. & USPRI & ZabaSearch & 2006 Reflections article & NV Death & SSDI).
Roland Moler, Jr.: (1930 article).
Roland Moler: (1940 Census).
Ronald R Moler jr.: (1957 Dir. - sic).
"Skip": Nicknamed "Skip". (Family Source - daughter Holly Faye Moler & See also both Half Brother's Obituaries).

He has no middle name other than "R" like his father so there is no period after the R. (Per daughter Holly).
However, she did hear an unverified rumor that the "R" stood for Richard, but that was never on her birth certificate.

b. 16 Oct 1930, Alton, Madison County, Illinois. (Family Source - daughter Holly).
Bp. 1931, U.S., Presbyterian Church, Pueblo, [Pueblo Co.,] CO. (U.S., Presbyterian Church Baptism Record except year inferred from prior years listed on page).
m. 6 Nov 1956, Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, Anna Faye Erwin. (Family Source - daughter Holly). (6 Nov 1958?).
m. Feb. 1957. (Renewed vows per Family Source - Holly). Abt 1981 Divorced in TN. (Family Source - Holly).
d. 30 Nov 2005, Reno, Washoe County, NV. (Family Source - daughter Holly).
Burial: Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 14 Veterans Way, Fernley, Lyons County, NV 89408. Plot: Section 0a, Site 561.

Headstone inscription: "[Symbol of a cross] ROLAND R MOLER JR / US AIR FORCE / KOREA / OCT 16 1930 NOV 30 2005 / WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED"

Oct 1930: Obituary of Mother and Birth of Child: [Clipping Only]
"Baby Survives as Mother Dies of Birth Operation
5-Day-Old Boy Tucked in Crib, Alive and Well
A five-day-old baby boy, Roland Moler, Jr., was contentedly tucked in his crib at St. Joseph's Hospital today, but the young mother, Mrs. Lucille Brown Moler, 21, who underwent a Caesarian operation last Thursday morning when her son was born, died shortly after midnight today at the hospital where she had been a patient since the birth of the baby.
Mrs. Moler is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown of 403 East Eighth street. She was born December 9, 1908, in Decatur, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Moler came to Alton last July from Pueblo, Colo., and since that time have resided with her parents on East Eight street.
Following the operation Mrs. Moler's condition was reported as satisfactory and she had apparently been doing well when she suddenly became worse last evening and conditions developed which resulted in her death.
The baby born to Mrs. Moler weighs eight pounds and was reported as being in good health.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the residence, 403 East Eighth street. Mrs. Moler was a member of the Presbyterian church and services Wednesday will be conducted by the Rev. Edgar Vance, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the family lot in Oakwood cemetery."

Oct 1930: Mentioned in Obituary of Mother: [Clipping Only]
"Mrs. Roland Moler Dies In Alton, Ill.
Mrs. Roland R. Moler died Monday in Alton, Ill., where she and her husband moved recently. They resided here for four years.
Mrs. Moler was active in work of the park Hill Presbyterian church during her residence here. She is survived by her husband and a son, Roland R. Moler Jr. who was born Oct. 16. Interment will be in Alton."

Bet 1931 - 1934: Moved from Illinois to Colorado. (See 1940 Census & birth of half brother).

1931: U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970
Name: Roland R. Moler
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Place: Pueblo, Colorado, USA
Church: Park Ave Presbyterian Church

"V. REGISTER OF BAPTISMS
NAMES: Moler, Roland R.
PARENTS' NAMES: [BLANK]
WHEN BAPTISED: [BLANK] [Note that the five names above were all baptized on Apr. 5, 1931]
CAME INTO THIS CHURCH: [BLANK]
RECEIVED TO FULL COMMUNION: [BLANK]
DISMISSED: [BLANK]
DIED: [BLANK]"

1935: Residence: Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado. (1940 Census).

Note: 1940: Found twice in 1940 Census - one time with his paternal grandmother and her second husband.

1940 United States Federal Census (April 8): Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado
Street: Belleview Place
House Number: 514
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $12
Farm: No
Sheet Number: 7A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 122

Joseph Brown, Head, Relationship Code 0, Male, White, Age 51, Married, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 8th grade, Code 8, Birthplace Kansas, Code 70, Residence in 1935 - Same Place, Code XOXO, At Private Employment No, At Public Employment Yes, -- -- --, Code 2, Duration of Unemployment - 100, Occupation Laborer - Rock Quarry, Class of Worker - Wage or salary worker in Government work, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $624, Income Other Sources - No.

Grace Brown, Wife, Relationship Code 1, Female, White, Age 54, Married, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 8th grade, Code 8, Birthplace Kansas, Code 70, Residence in 1935 - Same Place, Code XOXO, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.

Roland Moler, Grandson, Relationship Code 4, Male, White, Age 9, Single, Attended School or College - Yes, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 3rd grade, Code 3, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - Same Place, Code XOXO.

1940 U. S. Federal Census (April 11): Precinct 106, Siloam, Pueblo County, Colorado
Street: Sephan 21 Cf21 Dade ?? Route
Inferred Residence in 1935: Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado
Residence in 1935: Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 1B

Roland R Moler, Head, Relationship Code 0, Male, White, Age 35, Married, Attended School or College - No, Code 90, Birthplace Kansas, Code 70, Residence in 1935 - Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, Live on a Farm No, Code X0V6, At Private Work Week of March 23-30 - Yes, -- -- --, Other Work, Code 1, Hours Worked Last Week - 42, Occupation Secretary Linesay School, Deleh Patrolman - Arkansas Vall[e]y Conduit [? hard to read], Code 988 V9 1, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $1,150, Income Other Sources - No, # of farm schedule 14.

Nellie B Moler, Wife, Relationship Code 1, Female, White, Age 26, Married, Attended School or College - No, Code 90, Birthplace Kansas, Code 70, Residence in 1935 - Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, Live on a Farm No, Code X0V6, At Private Work Week of March 23-30 - No, At Public Work No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Housework, Code 5, Occupation Housewife, Class of Worker - N.P., Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.

Roland R Moler, Jr. Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 9, Single, Attended School or College - Yes, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 6th grade, Code 6, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, Live on a Farm No, Code X0V6, Other Work - Student, Code 6, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.

Jacob Cord Moler, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 5, Single, Attended School or College - No, Birthplace Colorado, Code 91, Residence in 1935 - Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, Live on a Farm No, Code X0V6, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.

Donald Lee Moler, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 4, Single, Attended School or College - No, Birthplace Colorado, Code 91, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.

Harry E. Schoar, Brother in law, Relationship Code 5, Male, White, Age 25, Single, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High School, 4th year, Code 30, Birthplace Kansas, Code 70, Residence in 1935 - Rural Pinon, Pueblo County, Colorado, Live on a Farm No, Code X0V1, At Private Work Week of March 23-30 - Yes, -- -- --, Other Work, Code 1, Hours Worked Last Week - 48, Occupation Farm Hand, Salesman - Aluminum ware, Type of Worker - Own Account, Private Worker, Code 866 VV 1, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $250, Income Other Sources - No.

1946: Polk's Reno, Washoe County, Nevada City Directory, p. 507:
"Moler Nellie clk Hilp's Drug Store r1700 Glendale rd
Moler Roland R (Nellie) firemn SPCo h1700 Glendale rd
Moler Roland R jr clk Hilp's Drug Store r 1700 Glendale rd"

Roland served in the U.S. military abroad. That is when he met his wife Anna, who was also there serving in the U.S. military. Her Served in Korea and many other places.

Sept. or Oct 1950s circa article:
"Sgt. Moler Visiting Grandparents
S/Sgt. Roland R Moler Jr., is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown of 403 East Eighth St., during a pre-embarkation furlough following nearly five years of service assignments in this country. He has ben on duty principally at based in California -- Hamilton Field, Camp Stoneman, and Parks Air Force Base.
[Photo] Sgt. Moler.
Quickly utilized as a typist, he remained in that capacity and more recently has been a clerk in the legal offices at the bases.
Sgt. Moler arrived Saturday with his father, who now resides in Sparks, Nev. The father and son drove here and will motor back on Sgt. Moler's way to report. He is due back at Parks Air Force Base Oct. 4 for assignment to the Far East."

28 Aug 1952: Nevada State Journal (Reno, Nevada): Section A, Page 13, Col. _:
"SPARKS PRECINCT NO. 1:"
"Moler, Nellie B.
Moler, Roland R.
Moler, Roland R. Jr."

25 May 1954: Nevada State Journal (Reno, Nevada), Tuesday, Section A, Page 17, Col. 4:
"SPARKS
Sparks No. 1
Polling Place:"
"Moler, Nellie B.
Moler, Roland R.
Moler, Roland R. Jr."

23 May 1956: Nevada State Journal (Reno, Nevada): Wednesday, Page 13-A, Col. 10:
"SPARKS DISTRICT NO. 1"
"Moler, Nellie B.
Moler, Roland R.
Moler, Roland R. Jr."

30 Oct 1956: Nevada State Journal (Reno, Nevada), Tuesday, Page 17-A, Col. 5:
"SPARKS DISTRICT NO. 1"
"Moler, Donald L.
Moler, Nellie B.
Moler, Roland R.
Moler, Roland R. Jr."

m. 6 Nov 1956: Roland R Moler, Jr., in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, married Anna Faye Erwin. Also married her again in February 1957.
They had one daughter: Holly Faye.
This marriage ended in divorce in Tennessee shortly after the marriage of their daughter in 1981. Roland did not attend his daughter's wedding, but he went to work instead. However, after his wife left him he became a big supporter of his daughter and her family.

1957: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: Roland R Moler
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1957
Street Address: 700 Glendale rd
Residence Place: Reno, Nevada, USA
Occupation: Foreman
Spouse: Nellie V Moler
Publication Title: Reno, Nevada, City Directory, 1957
"Moler Donald L (Josie) linemn Sierra Pac Power h416a Field
--Josie Mrs clk Clarkson's Mkt r416a field
--Roland R (Nellie V) formn Sierra Pac Power h1700 Glendale rd
--Ronald R jr USAF r1700 Glendale rd" [sic - Moler, Roland R jr.]

28 Oct 1958: Reno Evening Gazette (Nevada), Tuesday, Page 15A, Col. 4:
"SPARKS PRECINCT 1: POLLING PLACE:"
"Moler, Nellie B.
Moler, Roland R. Jr.
Moler, Roland R. Sr."

27 Aug 1962: Reno Evening Gazette (Nevada), Monday, Page 23, Col. 2:
"SPARKS PRECINCT 11: Polling Place:"
"Moler, Nellie B.
Moler, Roland R. Sr.
Moler, Roland R. Jr."

24 Aug 1964: Reno Evening Gazette (Nevada), Monday, Page 24, Col. 9:
"Moler, N. Verlea (Mrs.)
Moler, Roland R. Jr.
Moler, Roland R. Sr."

1982: Description: Hazel eyes, brown hair, 5'8", 180 lbs. at age 52.

Roland was a Registered Nurse ("R.N.") at the Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA, working in pulmonary medicine.
He used to ride his bicycle all around town.

Circa 1980s: He moved away from Loma Linda, San Bernardino County, California after the divorce.
Lived in Tennessee.
Lived in Nevada.

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Roland R Moler
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1930
Address: 25177 Starr St
City: Loma Linda
State: CA
Zip Code: 92354-2921

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Roland R Moler
Address: 1031 Meister Hills Rd
City: Deer Lodge
State: TN
Zip Code: 37726-3813

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Roland R Moler
Birth Date: 21 Nov 1904
Address: PO Box 392
City: Sparks
State: NV
Zip Code: 89432-0392

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Roland R Moler
Address: 3800 Granite Way
City: Wellington
State: NV
Zip Code: 89444-9462

Zaba Search:
ROLAND R MOLER, Born Oct 1930
3800 GRANITE WAY
WELLINGTON, NV 89444
(775) 266-4763

2003 Residence: Wellington, [Lyon Co.,] Nevada. (Per obituary of half brother Jacob Cord Moler except Co. presumed).

2003: Mentioned in Half Brother's Obituary in the Reno Gazette-Journal on-line:
Monday, Nov 24, 2003
"Jacob Cord Moler
Jacob Cord Moler, 69, of Sparks, Nevada died, Sunday, August 24, 2003 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV of natural causes.
He was born June 18, 1934 in Pueblo, Colorado, the son of Roland R. and Verlee (Shore) Moler. ....
He is survived by his wife, Alicia Moler of Sparks; son, Rick Moler of Sparks; daughters, Vicki Jeffers of Ukiah, CA, Nancy Rehling of Sparks, stepdaughter, Cynthia Ann Paredes of Lovelock, NV; brothers Roland "Skip" Moler of Wellington, NV and Donald Moler of Sparks; grandchildren, Kimmie Meuniot of Ukiah, CA, Blain Matthews of Sacramento, CA, Krissi Ahern of San Diego, CA, Salvadore Paredes of Lovelock, NV, Brittany Moler of Carson City, NV, Edward, Mark and Alicia Paredes, all of Lovelock, NV; many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family....."

2005: Roland had been living in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada at the time he died at home, alone, in bed on Wednesday, 11-30-2005 following a lengthy illness of congestive heart failure. He also suffered from obesity which led to inactivity and diabetes and a general decline in his health for over a year. He had been particularly ill for one week [not verified/visible--with oozing sores] and a lack of energy before he passed away.

Nevada, Death Index, 1980-2012
Name: Roland R Moler
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1930
Birth Place: Illinois
Death Date: 30 Nov 2005
Death Place: Douglas, Nevada, USA

Social Security Death Index:
Name: Roland R. Moler
SSN: 530-16-3799
Last Residence: 89444 Wellington, Lyon, Nevada
Born: 16 Oct 1930
Died: 30 Nov 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: Nevada (Before 1951 )

May 2006: Obituary: Reflections, General Conference of SDA NAD Retirement Plans, May 2006 (p. 6)
"Recently Deceased, 1st Quarter 2006:"
"Moler, Roland R. 75"

May 2006: Reflections: A newsletter for beneficiaries of the NAD Retierment Plans of the SDA Church: Page 6:
"(Recently Deceased", Cont. from page 2)
"Moler, Roland R. 75"

Burial: Cremains were buried on Friday, 12-09-2005.
Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 14 Veterans Way, Fernley, Lyons County, NV 89408. Plot: Section 0a Site 561.
Location: The Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery is located approximately 45 miles East of Reno, Nevada in the town of Fernley. To reach the cemetery from Reno, take Interstate 80 East to exit 48. Exit the interstate at exit 48 and turn right. Follow the signs to the cemetery. Telephone: (775) 575-4441.

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Roland R Jr Moler
Service Info.: US AIR FORCE KOREA
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1930
Death Date: 30 Nov 2005
Cemetery: Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 14 Veterans Way Fernley, NV 89408
Buried At: Section 0a Site 561


7 Jun 2020: Mentioned in Obituary: Reno Gazette-Journal (Reno, Nevada) · Sunday, Page C8, Column 1 (width of page) - Photos [2]:
"Donald Lee Moler
[Photo as older couple & from 1956 Wedding Day]
Sparks - Our beloved Father, Nono and wonderful Husband to Josie went to God and his sweetheart Josie on May 22nd 2020. Don was born Sept. 15Th 1935 to Roland and Verlea Moler in Pueblo Co. He was preceded in death by his wife Josie, parents Roland and Verlea and brothers Jacob and Roland Jr. (Skip)...."
He has no middle name other than "R" like his father so there is no period after the R. Nicknamed "Skip". (Per daugther HFM).

U. S. Army - Served in Korea and many other locations.

m. 6 Nov 1958, Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, Anna Faye E****. Also m. her in Feb. 1957. They had a daughter. Abt 1981 Divorced in TN.
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Roland R Moler, Jr.: (Per daughter Holly & 1940 Census & 1950s/1952 articles & Headstone).
Roland "Skip" Moler, Jr.: (Half Brother Donald Lee Moler's 2020 Obituary).
Roland "Skip" Moler: (Half Brother Jacob Cord Moler's 2003 obituary).
Roland R. Moler, Jr.: (1952/1954/1956[2]/1958/1962/1964 Newspaper - Voter).
Roland R Moler: (1946/1957 Dir. & USPRI & ZabaSearch & 2006 Reflections article & NV Death & SSDI).
Roland Moler, Jr.: (1930 article).
Roland Moler: (1940 Census).
Ronald R Moler jr.: (1957 Dir. - sic).
"Skip": Nicknamed "Skip". (Family Source - daughter Holly Faye Moler & See also both Half Brother's Obituaries).

He has no middle name other than "R" like his father so there is no period after the R. (Per daughter Holly).
However, she did hear an unverified rumor that the "R" stood for Richard, but that was never on her birth certificate.

b. 16 Oct 1930, Alton, Madison County, Illinois. (Family Source - daughter Holly).
Bp. 1931, U.S., Presbyterian Church, Pueblo, [Pueblo Co.,] CO. (U.S., Presbyterian Church Baptism Record except year inferred from prior years listed on page).
m. 6 Nov 1956, Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, Anna Faye Erwin. (Family Source - daughter Holly). (6 Nov 1958?).
m. Feb. 1957. (Renewed vows per Family Source - Holly). Abt 1981 Divorced in TN. (Family Source - Holly).
d. 30 Nov 2005, Reno, Washoe County, NV. (Family Source - daughter Holly).
Burial: Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 14 Veterans Way, Fernley, Lyons County, NV 89408. Plot: Section 0a, Site 561.

Headstone inscription: "[Symbol of a cross] ROLAND R MOLER JR / US AIR FORCE / KOREA / OCT 16 1930 NOV 30 2005 / WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED"

Oct 1930: Obituary of Mother and Birth of Child: [Clipping Only]
"Baby Survives as Mother Dies of Birth Operation
5-Day-Old Boy Tucked in Crib, Alive and Well
A five-day-old baby boy, Roland Moler, Jr., was contentedly tucked in his crib at St. Joseph's Hospital today, but the young mother, Mrs. Lucille Brown Moler, 21, who underwent a Caesarian operation last Thursday morning when her son was born, died shortly after midnight today at the hospital where she had been a patient since the birth of the baby.
Mrs. Moler is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown of 403 East Eighth street. She was born December 9, 1908, in Decatur, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Moler came to Alton last July from Pueblo, Colo., and since that time have resided with her parents on East Eight street.
Following the operation Mrs. Moler's condition was reported as satisfactory and she had apparently been doing well when she suddenly became worse last evening and conditions developed which resulted in her death.
The baby born to Mrs. Moler weighs eight pounds and was reported as being in good health.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the residence, 403 East Eighth street. Mrs. Moler was a member of the Presbyterian church and services Wednesday will be conducted by the Rev. Edgar Vance, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the family lot in Oakwood cemetery."

Oct 1930: Mentioned in Obituary of Mother: [Clipping Only]
"Mrs. Roland Moler Dies In Alton, Ill.
Mrs. Roland R. Moler died Monday in Alton, Ill., where she and her husband moved recently. They resided here for four years.
Mrs. Moler was active in work of the park Hill Presbyterian church during her residence here. She is survived by her husband and a son, Roland R. Moler Jr. who was born Oct. 16. Interment will be in Alton."

Bet 1931 - 1934: Moved from Illinois to Colorado. (See 1940 Census & birth of half brother).

1931: U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970
Name: Roland R. Moler
Event Type: Baptism
Baptism Place: Pueblo, Colorado, USA
Church: Park Ave Presbyterian Church

"V. REGISTER OF BAPTISMS
NAMES: Moler, Roland R.
PARENTS' NAMES: [BLANK]
WHEN BAPTISED: [BLANK] [Note that the five names above were all baptized on Apr. 5, 1931]
CAME INTO THIS CHURCH: [BLANK]
RECEIVED TO FULL COMMUNION: [BLANK]
DISMISSED: [BLANK]
DIED: [BLANK]"

1935: Residence: Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado. (1940 Census).

Note: 1940: Found twice in 1940 Census - one time with his paternal grandmother and her second husband.

1940 United States Federal Census (April 8): Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado
Street: Belleview Place
House Number: 514
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $12
Farm: No
Sheet Number: 7A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 122

Joseph Brown, Head, Relationship Code 0, Male, White, Age 51, Married, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 8th grade, Code 8, Birthplace Kansas, Code 70, Residence in 1935 - Same Place, Code XOXO, At Private Employment No, At Public Employment Yes, -- -- --, Code 2, Duration of Unemployment - 100, Occupation Laborer - Rock Quarry, Class of Worker - Wage or salary worker in Government work, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $624, Income Other Sources - No.

Grace Brown, Wife, Relationship Code 1, Female, White, Age 54, Married, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 8th grade, Code 8, Birthplace Kansas, Code 70, Residence in 1935 - Same Place, Code XOXO, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.

Roland Moler, Grandson, Relationship Code 4, Male, White, Age 9, Single, Attended School or College - Yes, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 3rd grade, Code 3, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - Same Place, Code XOXO.

1940 U. S. Federal Census (April 11): Precinct 106, Siloam, Pueblo County, Colorado
Street: Sephan 21 Cf21 Dade ?? Route
Inferred Residence in 1935: Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado
Residence in 1935: Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 1B

Roland R Moler, Head, Relationship Code 0, Male, White, Age 35, Married, Attended School or College - No, Code 90, Birthplace Kansas, Code 70, Residence in 1935 - Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, Live on a Farm No, Code X0V6, At Private Work Week of March 23-30 - Yes, -- -- --, Other Work, Code 1, Hours Worked Last Week - 42, Occupation Secretary Linesay School, Deleh Patrolman - Arkansas Vall[e]y Conduit [? hard to read], Code 988 V9 1, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $1,150, Income Other Sources - No, # of farm schedule 14.

Nellie B Moler, Wife, Relationship Code 1, Female, White, Age 26, Married, Attended School or College - No, Code 90, Birthplace Kansas, Code 70, Residence in 1935 - Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, Live on a Farm No, Code X0V6, At Private Work Week of March 23-30 - No, At Public Work No, Seeking Work No, Has a Job No, Other Work - Housework, Code 5, Occupation Housewife, Class of Worker - N.P., Weeks Worked in 1939 - 0, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.

Roland R Moler, Jr. Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 9, Single, Attended School or College - Yes, Highest Grade Completed - Elementary school, 6th grade, Code 6, Birthplace Illinois, Code 61, Residence in 1935 - Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, Live on a Farm No, Code X0V6, Other Work - Student, Code 6, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.

Jacob Cord Moler, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 5, Single, Attended School or College - No, Birthplace Colorado, Code 91, Residence in 1935 - Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado, Live on a Farm No, Code X0V6, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.

Donald Lee Moler, Son, Relationship Code 2, Male, White, Age 4, Single, Attended School or College - No, Birthplace Colorado, Code 91, Income in 1939 - $0, Income Other Sources - No.

Harry E. Schoar, Brother in law, Relationship Code 5, Male, White, Age 25, Single, Attended School or College - No, Highest Grade Completed - High School, 4th year, Code 30, Birthplace Kansas, Code 70, Residence in 1935 - Rural Pinon, Pueblo County, Colorado, Live on a Farm No, Code X0V1, At Private Work Week of March 23-30 - Yes, -- -- --, Other Work, Code 1, Hours Worked Last Week - 48, Occupation Farm Hand, Salesman - Aluminum ware, Type of Worker - Own Account, Private Worker, Code 866 VV 1, Weeks Worked in 1939 - 52, Income in 1939 - $250, Income Other Sources - No.

1946: Polk's Reno, Washoe County, Nevada City Directory, p. 507:
"Moler Nellie clk Hilp's Drug Store r1700 Glendale rd
Moler Roland R (Nellie) firemn SPCo h1700 Glendale rd
Moler Roland R jr clk Hilp's Drug Store r 1700 Glendale rd"

Roland served in the U.S. military abroad. That is when he met his wife Anna, who was also there serving in the U.S. military. Her Served in Korea and many other places.

Sept. or Oct 1950s circa article:
"Sgt. Moler Visiting Grandparents
S/Sgt. Roland R Moler Jr., is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Brown of 403 East Eighth St., during a pre-embarkation furlough following nearly five years of service assignments in this country. He has ben on duty principally at based in California -- Hamilton Field, Camp Stoneman, and Parks Air Force Base.
[Photo] Sgt. Moler.
Quickly utilized as a typist, he remained in that capacity and more recently has been a clerk in the legal offices at the bases.
Sgt. Moler arrived Saturday with his father, who now resides in Sparks, Nev. The father and son drove here and will motor back on Sgt. Moler's way to report. He is due back at Parks Air Force Base Oct. 4 for assignment to the Far East."

28 Aug 1952: Nevada State Journal (Reno, Nevada): Section A, Page 13, Col. _:
"SPARKS PRECINCT NO. 1:"
"Moler, Nellie B.
Moler, Roland R.
Moler, Roland R. Jr."

25 May 1954: Nevada State Journal (Reno, Nevada), Tuesday, Section A, Page 17, Col. 4:
"SPARKS
Sparks No. 1
Polling Place:"
"Moler, Nellie B.
Moler, Roland R.
Moler, Roland R. Jr."

23 May 1956: Nevada State Journal (Reno, Nevada): Wednesday, Page 13-A, Col. 10:
"SPARKS DISTRICT NO. 1"
"Moler, Nellie B.
Moler, Roland R.
Moler, Roland R. Jr."

30 Oct 1956: Nevada State Journal (Reno, Nevada), Tuesday, Page 17-A, Col. 5:
"SPARKS DISTRICT NO. 1"
"Moler, Donald L.
Moler, Nellie B.
Moler, Roland R.
Moler, Roland R. Jr."

m. 6 Nov 1956: Roland R Moler, Jr., in Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, married Anna Faye Erwin. Also married her again in February 1957.
They had one daughter: Holly Faye.
This marriage ended in divorce in Tennessee shortly after the marriage of their daughter in 1981. Roland did not attend his daughter's wedding, but he went to work instead. However, after his wife left him he became a big supporter of his daughter and her family.

1957: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Name: Roland R Moler
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1957
Street Address: 700 Glendale rd
Residence Place: Reno, Nevada, USA
Occupation: Foreman
Spouse: Nellie V Moler
Publication Title: Reno, Nevada, City Directory, 1957
"Moler Donald L (Josie) linemn Sierra Pac Power h416a Field
--Josie Mrs clk Clarkson's Mkt r416a field
--Roland R (Nellie V) formn Sierra Pac Power h1700 Glendale rd
--Ronald R jr USAF r1700 Glendale rd" [sic - Moler, Roland R jr.]

28 Oct 1958: Reno Evening Gazette (Nevada), Tuesday, Page 15A, Col. 4:
"SPARKS PRECINCT 1: POLLING PLACE:"
"Moler, Nellie B.
Moler, Roland R. Jr.
Moler, Roland R. Sr."

27 Aug 1962: Reno Evening Gazette (Nevada), Monday, Page 23, Col. 2:
"SPARKS PRECINCT 11: Polling Place:"
"Moler, Nellie B.
Moler, Roland R. Sr.
Moler, Roland R. Jr."

24 Aug 1964: Reno Evening Gazette (Nevada), Monday, Page 24, Col. 9:
"Moler, N. Verlea (Mrs.)
Moler, Roland R. Jr.
Moler, Roland R. Sr."

1982: Description: Hazel eyes, brown hair, 5'8", 180 lbs. at age 52.

Roland was a Registered Nurse ("R.N.") at the Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA, working in pulmonary medicine.
He used to ride his bicycle all around town.

Circa 1980s: He moved away from Loma Linda, San Bernardino County, California after the divorce.
Lived in Tennessee.
Lived in Nevada.

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Roland R Moler
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1930
Address: 25177 Starr St
City: Loma Linda
State: CA
Zip Code: 92354-2921

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Roland R Moler
Address: 1031 Meister Hills Rd
City: Deer Lodge
State: TN
Zip Code: 37726-3813

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Roland R Moler
Birth Date: 21 Nov 1904
Address: PO Box 392
City: Sparks
State: NV
Zip Code: 89432-0392

U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Roland R Moler
Address: 3800 Granite Way
City: Wellington
State: NV
Zip Code: 89444-9462

Zaba Search:
ROLAND R MOLER, Born Oct 1930
3800 GRANITE WAY
WELLINGTON, NV 89444
(775) 266-4763

2003 Residence: Wellington, [Lyon Co.,] Nevada. (Per obituary of half brother Jacob Cord Moler except Co. presumed).

2003: Mentioned in Half Brother's Obituary in the Reno Gazette-Journal on-line:
Monday, Nov 24, 2003
"Jacob Cord Moler
Jacob Cord Moler, 69, of Sparks, Nevada died, Sunday, August 24, 2003 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV of natural causes.
He was born June 18, 1934 in Pueblo, Colorado, the son of Roland R. and Verlee (Shore) Moler. ....
He is survived by his wife, Alicia Moler of Sparks; son, Rick Moler of Sparks; daughters, Vicki Jeffers of Ukiah, CA, Nancy Rehling of Sparks, stepdaughter, Cynthia Ann Paredes of Lovelock, NV; brothers Roland "Skip" Moler of Wellington, NV and Donald Moler of Sparks; grandchildren, Kimmie Meuniot of Ukiah, CA, Blain Matthews of Sacramento, CA, Krissi Ahern of San Diego, CA, Salvadore Paredes of Lovelock, NV, Brittany Moler of Carson City, NV, Edward, Mark and Alicia Paredes, all of Lovelock, NV; many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family....."

2005: Roland had been living in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada at the time he died at home, alone, in bed on Wednesday, 11-30-2005 following a lengthy illness of congestive heart failure. He also suffered from obesity which led to inactivity and diabetes and a general decline in his health for over a year. He had been particularly ill for one week [not verified/visible--with oozing sores] and a lack of energy before he passed away.

Nevada, Death Index, 1980-2012
Name: Roland R Moler
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1930
Birth Place: Illinois
Death Date: 30 Nov 2005
Death Place: Douglas, Nevada, USA

Social Security Death Index:
Name: Roland R. Moler
SSN: 530-16-3799
Last Residence: 89444 Wellington, Lyon, Nevada
Born: 16 Oct 1930
Died: 30 Nov 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: Nevada (Before 1951 )

May 2006: Obituary: Reflections, General Conference of SDA NAD Retirement Plans, May 2006 (p. 6)
"Recently Deceased, 1st Quarter 2006:"
"Moler, Roland R. 75"

May 2006: Reflections: A newsletter for beneficiaries of the NAD Retierment Plans of the SDA Church: Page 6:
"(Recently Deceased", Cont. from page 2)
"Moler, Roland R. 75"

Burial: Cremains were buried on Friday, 12-09-2005.
Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 14 Veterans Way, Fernley, Lyons County, NV 89408. Plot: Section 0a Site 561.
Location: The Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery is located approximately 45 miles East of Reno, Nevada in the town of Fernley. To reach the cemetery from Reno, take Interstate 80 East to exit 48. Exit the interstate at exit 48 and turn right. Follow the signs to the cemetery. Telephone: (775) 575-4441.

U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: Roland R Jr Moler
Service Info.: US AIR FORCE KOREA
Birth Date: 16 Oct 1930
Death Date: 30 Nov 2005
Cemetery: Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Cemetery Address: 14 Veterans Way Fernley, NV 89408
Buried At: Section 0a Site 561


7 Jun 2020: Mentioned in Obituary: Reno Gazette-Journal (Reno, Nevada) · Sunday, Page C8, Column 1 (width of page) - Photos [2]:
"Donald Lee Moler
[Photo as older couple & from 1956 Wedding Day]
Sparks - Our beloved Father, Nono and wonderful Husband to Josie went to God and his sweetheart Josie on May 22nd 2020. Don was born Sept. 15Th 1935 to Roland and Verlea Moler in Pueblo Co. He was preceded in death by his wife Josie, parents Roland and Verlea and brothers Jacob and Roland Jr. (Skip)...."

Inscription

"ROLAND R MOLER JR / US AIR FORCE / KOREA / OCT 16 1930 NOV 30 2005 / WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED"

Gravesite Details

KOREA



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