Doug Rolfe - RIP

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 25 Mar 2020 7:08 am

Unfortunately, Doug has succumbed to the coronavirus. People, if you're not yet taking this pandemic seriously, this is your wake-up call...

From Doug's Niece:

The world lost an amazing man of God today. My Uncle Doug, who has impacted my life in more ways that I could ever being to express, has gone home to the Lord. Unfortunately, hospital regulations prevented his wife of 50 years from being with him. Please continue to pray for Aunt Stevie during this very difficult time. For those of you who think Covid19 isnâ€™t anything to worry about or â€œno worse than the fluâ€- YOU ARE WRONG. Please be smart. Your actions will have consequences to your family, your friends, and your neighbors. We are all in this together. Make sure the people you love know that you love them!

Dale Rottacker · Post by **Dale Rottacker** » 25 Mar 2020 7:50 am

So sad... we might be able to ride this out and get past this if we just stay put!!!... We have to reduce our exposer... I'm Praying for everyone who's been touched by this.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 25 Mar 2020 7:54 am

I'm grieving for those that Doug left behind but Doug has traded his steel guitar for a golden harp.
Bless his heart.

Erv

Jerry Van Hoose · Post by **Jerry Van Hoose** » 25 Mar 2020 11:29 am

So sad, indeed. My thoughts and prayers are with Dougâ€™s family.

Mike Perlowin · Post by **Mike Perlowin** » 25 Mar 2020 11:29 am

Doug and I met in St Louis. We did not agree on much, but I thought he was a nice guy.

R.I.P.Doug.

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 25 Mar 2020 12:44 pm

So sorry to hear this. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and close friends.

Bob Cox · Post by **Bob Cox** » 25 Mar 2020 1:23 pm

Rest in peace my friend. He is the first friend that I knew that passed from this horrible virus. Doug was a man of God . He treated everyone with the up most respect and kindness. He also gave me the honor of playing the gospel portion of the ISGC. We will all miss you . God bless the family during this trying time in the USA.

Wesley Medlen · Post by **Wesley Medlen** » 25 Mar 2020 1:33 pm

God bless his family our prayers are with you Wes

Johnny Cox · Post by **Johnny Cox** » 25 Mar 2020 1:34 pm

Sad news. Doug was a good man.

Bill Sinclair · Post by **Bill Sinclair** » 25 Mar 2020 1:45 pm

Very sobering. Prayers for his family.

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 25 Mar 2020 5:14 pm

I attended one of his Gospel steel shows in Indiana and had a wonderful time. Doug was a great guy and made everyone feel welcome. A great loss to our industry and the world. God bless Doug and his family.

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 25 Mar 2020 7:03 pm

We are so sorry to hear of Doug's passing. He is now in a much better place with Our Precious Lord. Rest in peace dear friend.
....Roy and Barbara

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 26 Mar 2020 12:17 am

Rest in peace Doug, I'll see you there.

Stevie, I pray the Lord will give you comfort in you great loss.

Albert Svenddal · Post by **Albert Svenddal** » 26 Mar 2020 3:55 am

Lisa and I are very saddened about Doug. He not only touched my life I a profound way but left a huge legacy among many. We will miss him greatly.

Lee Johnson · Post by **Lee Johnson** » 26 Mar 2020 9:01 am

Doug , was one of Gods Children, He is home now We are proud to have known Him and his family God Bless I was blessed just knowing Him > Lee and Butch of BJS Bars

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 26 Mar 2020 10:36 am

RIP. My thoughts are with his family

Tony Rankin · Post by **Tony Rankin** » 26 Mar 2020 4:27 pm

I was privileged to know Doug since around 1988. Iâ€™ll miss him. Words fail me in expressing my sympathy.

Stevie...you are in our prayers.

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 27 Mar 2020 1:18 am

Sorry to hear this sad news! Prayers for his family and friends!

Terry Wood · Post by **Terry Wood** » 27 Mar 2020 1:45 am

I never knew him, but sorry to hear this sad news.

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 27 Mar 2020 1:45 am

I never met Doug but it is evident he was a good Christian man. Prayers for his family from my family.

Nick Reed · Post by **Nick Reed** » 27 Mar 2020 10:06 am

So very sorry to hear this news . . . . Doug was a fine person and admired by all. He was a big help to me many years ago when I was producing the "Gospel Steel Guitar Showcase" program for radio. Also I always enjoyed Doug's Sunday morning Worship services in the Millenium Hotel Ballroom at Scotty's ISGA in St. Louis. Everytime I see a Dekley Steel, I'll always think of him.

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 27 Mar 2020 8:57 pm

Itâ€™s heartbreaking to hear of Dougâ€™s final days without Stevie. What a wonderful human being he was! We pray especially for Dougâ€™s beloved Stevie as she still struggles, and for the family and friends who cannot be at her side.
Rest in peace, Doug...ðŸ™

Earl Hensley · Post by **Earl Hensley** » 28 Mar 2020 9:34 am

So sad , Doug was a friend to anyone he met. Rest in peace my friend.

Cliff Waterman · Post by **Cliff Waterman** » 5 Apr 2020 6:59 am

Doug invited me to play his gospel show in Indianapolis many years ago. He Stevie and my wife and I became fast friends. They would stay with us, (Kansas City area), as they were traveling to Colorado. I'm so sorry to hear of this. If any one has contact information for Stevie we would like to get in touch with her. Please PM me or you can call or text my cell...816-807-6295 thank you, Cliff

Larry Mingua · Post by **Larry Mingua** » 5 Apr 2020 1:07 pm

I am very distressed to learn of this.
Bonnie and I enjoyed the gospel shows Doug did in Indianapolis. I know he will be missed by many. Prayers for you and your family.

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Doug Rolfe - RIP

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