The Roloff family, who gained fame on the reality show Little People, Big World, has dealt with losing many loved ones. Despite this, the tragedy has brought the family closer together.

“A sad week for the Roloff Family… my dad… lovingly known as ‘papa’ to his ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren gently went home to be with his Lord and Savior last evening,” he said in an emotional tribute

“Ron was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and inspiration to many.”“He loved people, and anyone who ever met him knows that! His devotion to Jesus was palpable throughout his life, especially in his closing hours.” Matt has written about his father’s battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia before his death.

Matt also suffered the loss of a brother. Matt had to say goodbye to his brother far too soon after losing his father.