Steve Paul “Roller” Nolda, 65, of North Platte, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 5, 2016 with his family by his side. Steve fought a long and courageous battle with Stage 4 Pancreatic cancer. Steve was born March 14, 1951 on North Platte Ne to Lawrence and Ruth (Hiatt) Nolda. The Nolda family lived in several Nebraska communities, including North Platte, Gothenburg and Moorefield. Steve attended North Platte High School with the class of 1969.
Steve married Patty Little and to this marriage three children were born, Dodi, Kelli and Derek. In April of 1995, Steve married his best friend, fishing buddy and love, Vicki Halls.
Steve worked many jobs in his lifetime. He loved to tell the story that he would wash dishes at the original Cedar Bowl and then rode his bike to the KFC to cut up chicken for the next day. He also worked for the City of North Platte, UPRR, Western Eng. Hiatt Construction, Midwest Masonry and North Platte Public Schools.
Steve acquired the nickname “Roller” when he worked for Western. Steve had the pleasure of working beside his brother, Keith building the new high school and then being a custodian for the NPPS for 10 years. He went to whichever school he was needed at. His favorites were Cody, Lincoln and the High School, where he was often called Uncle Steve by all.
Steve loved to hunt ducks, geese but his biggest passion was fishing. There was not a time that he did not catch a fish when others were not. Steve also bowled for several years and on several leagues. He bowled in the Telegraph Tournament in 19 and was runner up. Steve also achieved the goal of bowling a 708 series before his bowling career ended. Another passion and hobby was watching Nascar with family and he was a Jeff Gordon fan. Steve was able to fill a lifetime dream of attending a Nascar Race in 2015 at Kansas Speedway. Steve was an avid golfer and loved his Tuesday golf outings. Thursday night pool league shooting for Brother’s 3 and being MVP more than 1 time and 1st place in the captain’s tourney.
Steve is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughters, Dodi, Kelli, Anna (Jon) Shultz; a son, Derek; sisters, Barbara (Robert) Burk, Deanna (Gary) McCarty and Kamren (Joe) Rosno; brothers, Don (Ana), Jim (Rhonda), Keith (Denise); granddaughter, Keilah True; grandson, Urijah; several nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sandra; brother, Larry; and in laws, James (Duke) and Ferne Halls.
Please wear your Camo or Fishing for a Cure shirt or casual attire.
Quote from Roller “I have shot my share of ducks and geese and I loved it.”
Online condolences may be share at www.carpentermemorial.com. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2016 at First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Gary Goodwin officiating. Cremation will follow the services. Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 5:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.