With much sadness I have been informed that our dear friend, Roland Hege, has passed away last night.
I guess he was having some trouble breathing then had a cardiac arrest in the hospital…
He was a wonderful friend, woodturner, with a great sense of humor. He and a friend designed and made a beautiful Rose Engine lathe being able to make the most intricate turnings you ever saw! What a wonderful machinist instructor-technician with a special list of friends all over the place.
Roland will be missed tremendously.
—Moe Gingerich