Doug Rolter

ROLTER, DOUGLAS NATHAN, 53, Precision Instrument Administrator and Electronics Technician, after courageously battling kidney disease died unexpectedly on February 27, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Doug was a kind hearted, uniquely humored, gentle man who cared for others and touched the hearts of those who knew him. His expert knowledge and passion for scientific technology were admired and respected by all who worked with him. Doug was a brilliantly minded and superbly skilled master level technician. He channeled his childhood fascination and passion for gadgetry and model building into a highly respected career of precision instrumentation and technical computer support. With over 20 years of experience, he was valued by the military, major defense support, and national computer companies for his keen analytical mind, his administrative and leadership skills, and his affable nature. His commendable military career included tours of duty with the 82nd Airborne, NATO support and Ft. Eustis, Va. Subsequent to his military service Doug served his country through commercial employment on Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands in support of the US Army Space and Missile Defense Command. While in Las Vegas for the last eleven years, he provided technical support for national computer companies and once again shifted his attention to supporting the defense needs of his country. Certified in a multitude of advanced level electronic support areas, Doug's supervisory and instructional influences are a lasting legacy to his profession. Doug is preceded in death by his father Albert Rolter. With loving memory, Doug is survived by his mother, Rita Apter Rolter, sisters Laine Unger (Arthur), Sandra Tate (Kenneth), brother Brook Rolter, adored nephew and nieces Seth Unger and Allison Jaffin, Samantha and Sascha Unger; Jennifer, Stefanie and Jackie Tate; great nieces Jane and Georgia Unger. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 9 at 2 PM, Temple Solel, 5100 Sheridan St, Hollywood FL. Final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery with military honors. Donations gratefully appreciated in Doug's memory to: National Kidney Foundation, Nevada: 2550 E. Desert Inn Rd. Ste 444, Las Vegas, NV 89121-3611. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.