Roy Birklund, age 85, passed away October 3, 2014 in The Villages with his family at his side. He was born November 14, 1928 in Denver CO.
He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and played third base for the House of David baseball team in St. Joseph, MI.
He married Laura Jean Rietz December 24, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI.
He worked 34 yrs for Harris Bank in Chicago IL and retired to The Villages in May 1999 where he was active with family, golf, softball, and his favorite, bowling.
His wife Laura, married almost 60 years, passed September 19, 2014. He is survived by son Rodd & wife Sherri, daughter Susan, and grandchildren Sara, Eric and Jackson.
Full Military service will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell on October 24 at 11am.