Roland "Whitey" Jesser, age 59 of Underwood, ND died unexpectedly on Monday evening, Dec. 14, 2009 at a Bismarck hospital.

Funeral Services: 2:30 PM Friday, Dec. 18, 2009;
Augustana Lutheran Church – Underwood;
Pastor Joel Sherer, officiating.

Interment: Underwood Cemetery

Visitation: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thursday at Goetz Funeral Home in Underwood;
Friday, one hour prior to time of service at the church.

Roland "Whitey" was born March 22, 1950 near Underwood, ND to Elmer & Emma (Bader) Jesser. He was raised in Underwood and graduated from Underwood High School in 1969. Whitey worked at the Falkirk Mine for over thirty years, most recently in the coal handling division. He married June Keller on June 20, 1991. Whitey had two sons from a previous marriage, Aiden & Kyle Jesser. He loved wildlife and enjoyed hunting and fishing in the great outdoors. He also enjoyed sharing his guitar talent and singing with family and friends. Whitey liked to visit and was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He is remembered for always putting others before himself.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, June Jesser of Underwood; two sons, Aidan Jesser of Minot, & Kyle Jesser of Bismarck; step-daughter, Pamala (Joe) Romance of Minot; step-son, Westly (Stephanie) Rambough of McFarland, CA; grandchildren, Aireon Jesser, Sierra Jesser, Ivan Rambough, Cyrus Romance, & Joe (Jr.) Romance; brothers, Mike (Bev) Jesser of Fargo, & Harlan (Candace) Jesser of Dillon, MT; one sister, Laurel (Roger) Clark of Washington state; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, & cousins.

Whitey was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother (Larry Jesser).