Steven B. Rolstad, 61, of Rochester passed away on Friday, May 15th, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus with his wife and sister at his side following an 18-month journey with brain cancer.

Steve was born on June 5, 1953, the son of Birgy and Iva Rolstad. He grew up in Rochester, and graduated from John Marshall High School in 1971.

He graduated from the University of MN Duluth in 1975 with a BS Degree in Biology. While in college, he met Rebecca Holmes and they were married on June 25, 1977 at the outdoor amphitheater at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church near Rushford, MN.

Following graduation, he began working at Mayo Lipids Lab. At the time of his retirement due to his illness, he was working with Mayo Med Labs International Services. Steve loved all sorts of outdoor activities and sports including hiking, biking, skiing, skating, kayaking and his famous bonfires. He was especially passionate about his role as a master scuba diving instructor.

He enjoyed kayak trips with Rebecca and friends in Alaska, Sweden, and all over Minnesota. There are so many fond memories of Steve at the family cabin in Wisconsin.

Steve was known for his sense of humor, positive attitude, and for always caring for others especially his family. Even when he was very ill, he always asked how others were doing.

Steve is survived by his wife Rebecca, mother Iva Rolstad, sister Renee Balloy, niece Angela (Nolan) Meyer all of Rochester, nephew Erik Balloy of Minneapolis, many nieces, nephews, and his beloved Golden Retrievers Casey and Willow.

Steve is preceded in death by his father Birgy Rolstad (2011).

The funeral service for Steve will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, May 22, 2015 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester. Visitation will be held from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Thursday evening, May 21, 2015 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials are preferred to Channel One or Paws and Claws Rochester.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com