Robert Lee Rolston

It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Lee Rolston of Sheridan, on December 20, 2025.  Born July 1, 1936, in Sheridan, WY to Donald and Florence Rolston.  Bob grew up in Banner and Big Horn until leaving to attend the College of Agriculture at the University of Wyoming in Laramie.  In 1958, he married Colleen Larson, also from Sheridan.

Throughout Bob’s career in agriculture, he worked for the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, American National Cattlemen’s Association, California Beef Council, National Wool Growers Association, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, American Salers Association and Maverick Ranch.

Bob was an extraordinary man who led an extraordinary life.  He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and an unwavering devotion to his family, friends, and community.  His passion for people was matched only by his love of horses and the Big Horns.  Bob was an avid runner, completing 35 marathons, including the Pikes Peak Ascent and the Boston Marathon.  After “retiring” Bob returned to Sheridan in 2005 and was elected County Commissioner where he served 3 terms.  He was a member of the Board of the Big Horn Equestrian Center and served as one of the founding board members of the George Foundation.  Bob was a proud member of the Big Horn Lions Club and the Rotary Club.  His passions also included golfing with “the commissioners”, a beer with “the boys” and cowboying at local ranches.

Bob is survived by his children Christi Rolston, Jeff Rolston and Mary Leclere and granddaughters Chloe and Morgane Leclere.

Bob, you will be dearly missed, forever cherished, and always remembered!

In leu of flowers, please make donations to the Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 E. Ridge Rd, Sheridan, WY, 82801, in Bob’s name.

A Celebration of Life will be held next July. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home.