Mervin Richard Roller

June 6, 2019

Mervin "Richard" Roller, age 88, of Laurel, passed away on June 6, 2019 at the Post Acute Care Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, he is the son of the late Harry and Anna Roller. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1952-1954. He was retired from Alcoa Aluminum with many years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #19 in Laurel and was the past Chaplain. Richard served his community through operating "God's Food Wagon" so that families in need could have free meals. He is survived by his sister, Anita Long, sister in law, Jo Ann Moore and her husband Ronnie Lee Moore; nephews David, Alan, Danny; nieces, Natalie, Teresa, Lillian, Debbie, Sandy, Kristy. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Roller who passed away in 2004. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel, Delaware 19956. Pastor Joel Beiler will officiate. Interment with military honors follow in the Delaware Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro, Delaware.