In Memoriam
WSRCA Grieves the Loss of a Founding Member
Remembering Roy Edward Bolt, May 28, 1923 - December 2, 2020. Roy Edward Bolt was born May 28, 1923 in Glenwood, Washington. He graduated from high school and spent one year at Pacific University, where he played football and basketball. His military service was with the Signal Corps, stationed at SHAEF ...
Joe LaCrue Passed Away from COVID-19 Complications
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a good friend, longtime CRA Member and colleague in the roofing industry. Our deepest sympathy & condolences to his family, friends and former associates and co-workers. Joe LaCrue (46) Passed Away from COVID-19 Complications on November 29, 2020. Joe was ...
In Memory of Ernie Orchard
We would like to let you know that Ernie Orchard passed away on September 12, 2020. Ernie was a longtime roofing contractor who started Orchard Roof Consultants decades ago. He was a force in the industry and supported the roofing contractors who were fortunate enough to be awarded work. Ernie was ...
Remembering Keith Jones
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our friend and founder Keith Jones. Keith slipped away on Saturday, November 14th from complications following heart surgery. The roofing industry has lost one of its most influential independent distributors. 41 years ago, Keith started JB Wholesale Roofing and Building Supplies Inc., building ...
Passing of Robert Borowski
Beloved to all, the owner of Allied Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. will be sorely missed. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Robert Borowski, owner of Allied Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., Ft. Lauderdale. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and ...
Passing of David Kuendig
After retiring in March, David sadly passed away from a major heart attack. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of David Kuendig, formerly of CertainTeed LLC. David passed away on Tuesday, September 22 from a massive heart attack. David worked as an independent sales rep for Browning ...
Longtime Friend of NRCA Passes Away
Wayne Tobiasson, building science researcher and adviser to NRCA, passed away August 14. He was 81. Tobiasson received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Northeastern University, Boston, and a master’s degree in engineering from the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire. He worked at the U.S. ...
Passing of Michael Stanley
Mr. Stanley was the successful business owner of Stanley’s Roofing Inc. and a true warrior. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael Raymond Stanley, Stanley's Roofing, Apopka. Mike passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on October 27, 2020. He was born ...
Longtime NRCA Member Passes Away
John Cleveland Robinson III spent his career in construction and was proud to give back to the industry John Cleveland (J.C.) Robinson III, president of NRCA member Frye Roofing Inc., Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away September 16 after a short battle with COVID-19. He was 67. Robinson studied business at the University ...
Rickey Heikkila (1956-2020)
Rickey Heikkila (63) passed away at home on August 27, 2020. It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a good friend, longtime Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) Member and colleague in the roofing industry. Our deepest sympathy & condolences to his family, friends and former associates and ...
