Laurence Keith Rockhill, 84, Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005, at his home. He was the brother of Joy Sprecher of Luverne.Services were Friday, April 21, at United Methodist Church in Rock Rapids. The Rev. Deborah Stowers officiated. Burial was at Riverview Cemetery in Rock Rapids with graveside Masonic rites by Border Lodge No. 409 A.F. and A.M.Laurence Rockhill was born to Leslie and Ruth (Freeman) Rockhill on Sept. 16, 1920, at Larchwood, Iowa. He grew up in the Larchwood area and graduated from Larchwood High School in 1938. In his youth he was known by his nickname "Cap."He married Dorothy Kohrt on July 9, 1945, at United Methodist Church in Rock Rapids. Following their marriage they lived on a farm near Larchwood for a year before moving to a farm east of Rock Rapids, where they farmed until 1950 when they moved to Rock Rapids. He worked for Lyon County Co-op Oil Company driving the bulk oil truck and later worked for Stewart Construction Company as a carpenter. They began farming east of Rock Rapids in 1956. They moved back to Rock Rapids in 1982 while he continued to work at the farm every day. In addition, Mr. Rockhill and Alvin Johnson operated a Christmas tree sales business on his farm for many years. Mr. Rockhill was a life-long member of United Methodist Church and served in several offices in the church and was Sunday School superintendent for many years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and was active in its many offices. He became a Masonic instructor and district lecturer and also served in the Grand Lodge as Senior Grand Warden. He and his wife logged more than 30,000 miles traveling throughout the state of Iowa in service to his fraternity.Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Rockhill, Rock Rapids; three children, Linda (Tom) Nitzschke, Pender, Neb., Brenda (Stan) DeRoo, Cherokee, Iowa, and Doug (Lisa) Rockhill, Rock Rapids; five grandchildren; and three sisters, Lila (Seg) Severson, Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Joy Sprecher, Luverne, and Marilyn (Al) Van Ash, Larchwood. Mr. Rockhill was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, David Nitzschke, and an infant brother, Donovan.Memorials may be directed to Merrill Pioneer Community Hospital in Rock Rapids. Roste Funeral Home, Rock Rapids, was in charge of arrangements.