Mr. Roland K. Reynolds, 90, of La Porte, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Regency Hospital in Portage, IN.

 

He was born July 31, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Kenneth J. and Beatrice (Saunters) Reynolds.

 

On December 18, 1999, in La Porte, Roland married the love of his life, Dianna Faye (Landes) Reynolds, who survives.

 

A lifelong resident of the area, Roland served in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He was an active businessman in the community, owning Ken Reynolds and Son Upholstery.  Roland was a member of the 1st Christian Church, Rolling Prairie, La Porte Moose Club, American Legion, Kingsford Heights, VFW Rolling Prairie, La Porte Masonic Lodge, OrakShriners, Michigan City, and the Rolling Prairie Conservation Club.  He was an avid billiards player and played in many leagues. Roland enjoyed fishing, playing golf, camping and hunting Elk in Colorado.

 

Along with his wife Dianna, he is survived by his sons, Jeff Reynolds of Michigan City, IN, Craig (Charlene) Reynolds of Michigan City, IN; daughters, Lori (Jim) Lechtanski of La Porte, IN;  Annette (Jim) Pearish of Killeen, TX; two sisters, Bonnie (Jerry) Saffell of Jacksonville, FL, Mary Leonard of Las Vegas, NV; 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.

 

Roland was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Elaine Wright, and daughter-in-law Mary Ellen Reynolds.

 

Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, IN where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and from 10:00 until service time on Wednesday, October 14.  A life celebration will be held at the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Ransom Eversole, officiating. A private burial with military honors will take place at a later date following cremation.

 

Memorial donations in Roland's honor may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, www.lovetotherescue.org.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.