John Arthur Rokala Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Arthur Rokala (Dassel, Minnesota), who passed away on March 8, 2019 at the age of 87. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Arthur Rokala to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Jill Rygwall; his son-in-law Chad Rygwall; his parents, Levi Rokala and Ina Rokala; his siblings, Ruth Janckila and Milton "Bud" Rokala; and his brothers-in-law, Harlan Harkman and Curt Mattila.
He is survived by: his wife Maxine Rokala of Dassel; his children, Mark Rokala (Julie) of Washington, Michael Rokala of Satellite Beach and Jodi Ghazi (Alaa) of Damascus, Syria; his grandchildren, Danyah Ghazi, Kenan Ghazi, Maya Ghazi, Kassim Ghazi, Lea Ghazi, Henry Rokala, Lillian Rokala and Andrew Rygwall; his siblings, Maryann Harkman of Cokato, Audrey Peterson (Ron) of Green Valley, Carl Rokala (Beverly) of Dassel and Margaret Mattila of Brainerd; and his sister-in-law Lucy Rokala of Litchfield. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
