Rolf R Jessen's Obituary
Jessen, Rolf R., age 75, of St. Petersburg, passed away at Bayfront Medical Center, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 24, 2017. He was born on June 20th, 1942 in Loebau, Poland, to Matthias and Irmgard. Through hard work and dedication, he received his graduate degree in mechanical engineering in Germany on January 22nd, 1969. His strong work ethic and vision for innovation guided Rolf to become the owner of one of Germany’s oldest industrial plants, Rothenburg GmbH, a company he transformed into a worldwide exporter and industry leader. His worldliness and wisdom derived from lifelong adventures to all corners of this earth. At heart, he always remained a tinkerer, who when not at work improved the closest thing he could find. The many people that had the pleasure of joining him for his long hikes were blessed by his meaningful and insightful conversations. He was always up for a joke, bringing smiles to those around him. He is survived by his beloved wife Petra and their three sons, Alexander, Constantin, and Maximilian. Funeral services will be held at MEMORIAL PARK FUNERAL HOME, 5750 49th Street North, St. Petersburg on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 10am, where family and friends are invited to pay their final respects to our beloved husband, father, brother and friend. The family will gather to greet friends for an informal lunch immediately after the services at Mazzaro's Italian Market, approximately at noon on the back patio. We will always carry his memory in our hearts.
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