Guy Lourie Rosenberg
ROSENBERG, ANDERSON, MILLER, CRAFT
Posted By: Sarah Fletcher (email)
Date: 11/27/2015 at 16:48:15
Guy Lourie Rosenberg, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska on November 19, 2015. Guy was born April 3, 1935 in Moline, Illinois. The son of Guy Fay Rosenberg and Mabel Hilda (Anderson), he graduated from Moline High School and earned his A.A. from Black Hawk Community College in 1955 before graduating from Western Illinois University with a B.S in Education in 1957. Guy was the first member of his family to graduate from college and continued on to earn a M.S. in Education (Western Illinois, 1960) and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (University of Iowa, 1969). He met Sharon Kay Miller of Galva, Illinois while at Western Illinois and they were married on August 24, 1958. During his early professional life, Guy was an Elementary Teacher in Sterling, Illinois (1957-58), a School Counselor in the Park Forest, Illinois school district (1959-60), an Instructor in Guidance and Counseling and Head Resident Advisor at Western Illinois University (1960-62), and a Placement Counselor at the University of Iowa (1965-66). He then moved on to Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska where he served as an Associate Professor of Psychology (1966-71), Dean of Students and Vice President of Student Affairs (1971-73), Director of Student Life (1973-76), and Director of Career Counseling and Placement (1976-77). In 1977, Guy moved from Nebraska to Iowa City, Iowa to work as Senior Test Editor for Mental Abilities Tests at Houghton Mifflin Company, spearheading a 1985 revision of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test. He finished out his professional career at American Testronics in 1985. After retirement, Guy was a successful independent investor. He married Martha Craft on October 24, 1993 and they enjoyed 23 years of wonderful marriage before Guy’s passing.
Guy enjoyed a life-long fascination with history and world news and had an extensive Presidential memorabilia collection. He and Marty enjoyed traveling and saw the world via the Orient Express, the Concord, and the Queen Elizabeth 2. Guy also had an appreciation for fine cars. He was an avid toy train collector and passed his love of Marx, American Flyer, and Lionel trains on to his grandchildren.Guy believed in promoting the best in people and supported organizations that shared this mission. He was a fundraising leader for the First United Methodist Church of North Liberty capital improvement drive; the drive led to the construction of a new church building. He was also a member of The University of Iowa President’s Club, and donated regularly to The Shelter House of Iowa City as well as both the North Liberty Community Pantry and the Coralville Ecumenical Food Pantry.
Even though Guy’s adult life included multiple surgeries and disability resulting from a car accident as a young man, it did not show. His intelligence, hard work and attention to detail contributed to success in his professional and personal lives. Guy enjoyed life. He was a sharp-dresser, a good conversationalist, and a gracious host. Some of the favorite joys in life for Guy were lively discussions with friends over coffee and being with his family. His ability to connect with people, his openness, and his positive outlook contributed to the love for Guy held by family members and long -term friends. From remodeling and redecorating to beginning a new friendship, Guy consistently believed in moving forward to make a situation better. His family members are grateful for the time enjoyed with Guy during his lifetime and will carry on with his belief.
Guy is preceded in death by his parents (Guy Fay and Mabel Hilda), a brother (Louis), sister (Bonnie) and his late wife, Sharon Kay, who died August 20, 1990. He is survived by his wife, Martha (Marty) Craft -Rosenberg and his three sons, Guy John Rosenberg (wife, Reagan Rosenberg), Gary Rosenberg (wife, Anna Rosenberg) and Step-son John (Jack) Craft (wife, Amy Craft). He is also survived by these five grandchildren, Zane, Lexie, Ty, and Jaxon Rosenberg and Alex John (AJ) Craft as well as several nephews and nieces.
A Memorial Service will be held at 5PM Wednesday November 25th at North Liberty First United Methodist Church with Rev. Alecia Williams officiating. The family will greet friends after 4 PM Wednesday at the Church. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to North Liberty Community Pantry (northlibertycommunitypantry.org) or the Coralville Ecumenical Food Pantry (cefoodpantry.org).
Rest in Peace, our beloved Guy.
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