Roland J. Adams Sr.

Roland J. Adams Sr., 87, of Ashwaubenon passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

Roland was born on November 15, 1938 on the family farm in Tonet on Adams Road, Kewaunee County, to the late Norman and Magalene Adams. Roland graduated from Luxemburg High School, the class of 1956. He served 7 years in the Army Reserves and made a lot of friends.

When Roland was 15 years old, he received his drivers license and was proud to drive his 1934 Ford V8 pick-up to high school. When parts became hard to find the old pick-up sold in 1970 to a man from Florida. Roland married Karen Neuser on July 11, 1959 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay. Shortly after he started driving truck and retired from driving after 30 years. He then went to work for Dorsch Ford and later VanDrisse Lincoln and Mercury working in the parts department. At that time he made friends with Joe Faltynisk and Fred “Fritz” Martin. During this time he met Ken Kraft, the owner of Midwest Automotive Consulting Inc, taking inventories at automobile dealerships around the country. He did this part time for over 35 years. When Karen retired she joined the group which also included lots of eating and drinking after work. He was also a 24 gallon blood donor for the Red Cross and a lifetime member of the NRA.

Roland is survived by his wife of 66 years, Karen; three sons: Roland and Mary Adams Jr. of Denmark, Steven and Julie Adams of Green Bay, and Scott and Teresa Adams of Grand Junction, CO; seven grandchildren: Mike, John, Kate, Nick, Sara, Bobby, and Rachel; four great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law: Kim Adams; brother-in-law: Norman Wangard; and friend Tracy Adams. Roland was preceded in death by his parents; son: David Adams (2012); grandson Sean Adams; Karen’s parents: Harold and Elizabeth Neuser; and sister-in-law: Carol Wangard.

In accordance with Roland’s wishes, he will be cremated and no funeral services will be held. Roland would like his family and friends to celebrate his life by spending time together at a local tavern or restaurant.

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