ROSEL, Robert Wilmer 1926-2007
ROSEL, ZIMMERMAN, BELZ
Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 3/8/2007 at 20:40:38
AUSTIN, MINN. -- Robert W. Rosel, Sr., age 80, of Austin, Minn., died Monday, March 5, 2007, at Adams Health Care Center, Adams, Minn.
He was born June 26, 1926, in St. Ansgar, Iowa, to Wilmer and Elnora (Belz) Rosel.
Bob graduated from the St. Ansgar High School and served in the US Navy during WWII. He was married to Margaret Zimmerman on Nov. 28, 1946, in Austin. He was a mail carrier with the Austin Post Office.
Bob was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. He was a member of the American Legion, where he was the charitable gambling manager, the Veterans of Foreign War, Moose and Eagles clubs. He was a supporter of local youth sports and enjoyed watching football and baseball on television. He was also a driver with the local Meals on Wheels program and active at the Mower County Senior Citizens Center.
Bob is survived by son, Bob (Madonna) Rosel, of Rose Creek, Minn.; grandchildren: Jesse and Kristin Rosel, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Melissa and Mark Ryberg, of St. Paul, Minn.; great-grandchildren: Sydney and William Ryberg; brothers, sister and spouses: Raymond (Carmie) Rosel, of Chicago, Ill.; Dorothy Flygstad, of Ellsworth, Iowa; Richard (Barbara) Rosel, of Clear Lake, Iowa; David (Marilyn) Rosel, of Drake, N.D.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; grandson, Dustin Rosel; parents; and brother, Wayne.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 10, at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, where friends may call from noon until the time of the service. Soloist will be David Wiedemann. At Bob's request his body has been donated to the Mayo Medical Foundation. Interment will be at Grandview Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
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