Roland J. Sies, age 80, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on December 5, 2016 at St. Mary's hospital. Roland was born on September 11, 1936 to Norman and Clarice (Rickey) Sies. He was united in marriage to Janice Anderson, the love of his life, on November 6, 1954. They were blessed with a family of nine children, 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Roland worked for Pet Milk in Belleville, WI, University of Wisconsin Heating Plant in Madison, WI and Oakhill Correctional Institution in Oregon, WI until his retirement. Roland loved the game of cribbage, euchre and his Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.

He is survived by his wife, Janice of 62 years. His children Douglas (Mary) of Blanchardville, WI, Duane (Kathy) of Freeport, IL, Danny of Evansville, WI, Doreen O'Brien of Monticello, WI, David (Lori) of Dayton, WI, Dawn (Rollie) Hollis of Tomahawk, WI, Deanna (Joe Sr.) Lyne of Shullsburg, WI, Donna (Jeff) Christen of Dayton, WI, DeLynn (Justin) Palmer of Dayton, WI. Sister Doris Miller of Fitchburg and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Johnnie and Jeannette Anderson, brother-in law Bob Miller, nephew Greg Miller and son-in-law Stephen O'Brien.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016 at the First United Church of Christ, 130 E. Church St., Belleville, WI with Rev. Sara Rabe officiating with burial in the Belleville Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, WI.