Rosenbrook, Robert R. (1931-2017)

ROSENBROOK, FELTON, HAGLUND, JOHNSON, BEUKEMA, STEWARD

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 2/24/2017 at 15:39:28

Robert R. Rosenbrook
August 7, 1931 - January 9, 2017

Robert R. Rosenbrook, age 85, of Alta, Iowa, died on Monday, January 9, 2017, at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.

A son of John and Alma (Felton) Rosenbrook, Robert was born on August 7, 1931, in Peterson, Iowa. Baptized and confirmed at the Brooke Township United Church of Christ, he attended Brooke Township School through the fourth grade. Then, he enrolled at the Storm Lake school where he graduated in 1949. On August 4, 1963, he married Janet Rae Haglund in Boone, Iowa. Together, they raised one daughter, Teresa Pearl.

A volunteer member of the Storm Lake Fire Department for twenty-seven years, Robert, thoroughly, enjoyed participating in their activities including taking part in water fights. A member of the Albert City Threshermen’s Association and Serpaci, the classic car club, he, also, belonged to the Church of Christ in both Alta and Storm Lake where he served as deacon, elder, and a youth leader.

In his spare time, Robert enjoyed woodworking and carpentry. Indeed, he felt very proud to have built his own house in Storm Lake. In addition, he loved camping as well as all types of sports and will be remembered for having run the scoreboard at the Storm Lake High School for many years. Moreover, he treasured the time he was able to spend with his family, especially with his grandchildren, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Janet Rosenbrook, of Alta, Iowa; his daughter, Teresa (David) Johnson, of Ida Grove, Iowa; his grandchildren: Jeremy Johnson, of Waterloo, Iowa, Elizabeth (Brent) Beukema, of Kanawa, Iowa, Joshua Johnson, of Ida Grove, Iowa, Jared (Anastasia) Johnson, of Newell, Iowa, Erin Johnson, of Glenwood, Iowa, and Jacob Johnson, (special friend, Melissa Swalin) of Ida Grove, Iowa; his great grandchildren: Diem, Kasia, Melody, Micah, William, and Zachary Johnson and Hadleigh Swalin; his sister, Arlene Steward, of Storm Lake, Iowa; and his brother-in-law, Duane (Linda) Haglund, of Boone, Iowa; as well as extended family members and many friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, John and Alma Rosenbrook; his sister, Dorothy (Merle) Harris; his brother-in-law, Wayne Steward; and his parents-in-law, Ray and Mable Haglund.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Alta. Burial will follow in the Storm Lake Cemetery. Visitation will take place Friday, January 13, 2017, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Alta. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is overseeing the arrangements.

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