LITTLE People fans were moved by Isabel Roloff’s touching tribute to Matt’s father, Papa Ron Roloff.
Many reality TV cast members took to social media for their thoughts.
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Isabel was left to care for Matt after the death of her father. InstagramTo share two family photos featuring our deceased family patriarch.
She also paired the snaps and a moving caption to bring her followers to their knees.
The mom of one wrote: “You know those people that just make you feel safe and loved when you’re with them?
“Papa Roloff was one of those people. All three of my grandpas passed before I got to know them, so he was the closest thing I had to one. Any time I would introduce myself as his grand-daughter in law, he would say, “No, no you’re my granddaughter as far as I’m concerned!” And he’d lovingly grip my shoulder and chuckle.”
Isabel continued: “His positive attitude is contagious. His attention and care for detail and people was admirable. His deep love for his family and wife, and his huge heart was an inspiration. He loved people so deeply. I feel blessed to have been included in the list of people he loved.
“Even looking at these pictures, it warms my heart to see his smile. Jacob and I were fortunate enough to spend some really wonderful time with Papa and Huny in Arizona in June. He got to meet our son for the first time, which I know meant a lot.”
She concluded: “Papa, you will be so missed. My heart hurts but I know you’re at peace now. Thank you for your love and kindness, it will always be remembered.”
She left her comments filled with both sad messages and support.
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Audrey Roloff wrote her own tribute to Papa Roloff: “Actually crying when i read the “grip my shoulder” part cause i miss that.”
A fan was added: “I’ve seen him on LPBW since the beginning and could always see the love he had for his family. I am so sorry for your loss Iz. And share my condolences with Jacob too. It’s so hard to lose grandparents. Mine are all gone now and it’s so hard.”
Another supportive commenter wrote this: “Love and peace during this challenging time.”
Another person chimed in: “So sorry for your loss.”
ROLOFF REUNION
Despite their ongoing feud, the Roloff family was reunited after Matt died.
An insider revealed Ron was in the hospital in Arizona and Matt and his girlfriend Caryn Chandler rushed to be with him, along with the 60-year-old’s children: Molly, Jacob, Zach, and Jeremy.
It’s the first time the family has been all together since Matt and his sons Zach and Jeremy publicly feuded over the sale of their huge family farm in Oregon.
“Ron was previously diagnosed with blood cancer, and about two weeks ago he contracted Covid and ended up with pneumonia and other issues,”The source was shared with Central Recorder.
“Matt was upset, and he and Caryn flew to Arizona immediately to spend his final hours together with the entire family. It was exactly what Ron had hoped for.
“Matt’s relationship with his sons still isn’t great, but they put their differences aside to be there for each other during this important moment.”
Insider continued: “It was not the first time that the family had been together in this way for some time. This will put a lot of things into perspective for them all. Family comes first.”
“Hopefully this could be a turning point of sorts and get them to heal the rift and move forward.”
Matt shared the news of his father’s death with his fans on Monday, Aug 1, in a moving video.Instagram post.
Next to a photograph of his dad beaming, he wrote: “A sad week for the Roloff family. My dad … affectionately known as ‘papa’His 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandkids, he peacefully returned home yesterday evening to be with his Savior and Lord.
“Ron was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and inspiration to many. He literally loved people and anyone who ever came in contact with him knows that!”
Matt said, “His love of Jesus was so evident through his entire life, and especially during his final hours.
“With his special love of his life (since grade school) his wife of 63 years ‘Huny’ right by his side … many of us were with him reading his favorite Bible Verses.
“I would list one but he had so many favorites! Some of his last words to me were telling me how proud he was of the things I had accomplished … then he quoted … ‘My Father’s house has many rooms; Jesus said. I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. (John 14:2-3).'”
FINAL FAREWELL
Matt then concluded: “What a man and a life well lived! Thanks to all the grandchildren that were able to race to his bedside and hold his hands with mom and I in his final moments here on earth!! Love love to all!” tagging his four children in the post.
Central Recorder exclusively reports that Matt, 60, has asked for $4 million to help him sell the property. “original family home and bright red barn.”
The 16-acre plot is located on his 109-acre pumpkin farms, which he and Amy owned before divorcing.
TLC’s reality TV show, Season 2, has a new focus onthe estrangementFather/son duo will decide who will assume Matt’s responsibilities when he dies.
The situation ignited a rift between the pair, which Zach, 31, had talked about on the show.
He stated that “My dad was certainly encouraging the conversation.” [wife]Tori and [Matt’s girlfriend] Caryn came too.
“The north side is the 30 acres my mom and dad shared, and the whole thing was weird, he starts making excuses… suddenly me and my wife are not good enough to run the farm.
“Whether we don’t have the money, don’t have the skillset… Tori said, ‘It wasn’t cool, I never wanna see someone talk to my husband like that ever.'”
The argument has further caused a divide among the family, as Zach opted to take a step back from his duties at the farm.
Zach and Tori also made the decision to move from their Oregon home to their new $1million abode in Battle Ground, Washington.
Zach’s twin brother, Jeremy, made a similar move as he purchased his own farm with his wife, Audrey.
Jeremy had previously made an offer for the property. Matt turned it down as well.
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