Myron Dean Rozell 1949 - 2020
OETKEN, ROZELL, ARNE
Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 7/18/2020 at 07:35:50
Myron D. Rozell, 71, of Mapleton, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his home in Mapleton.
Services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City with Pastor Johnny Helton officiating.
Visitation will be Friday evening at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m., with family present and prayer service at 7 p.m.
Myron Dean Rozell was born Feb. 4, 1949, in Hawarden, to Arvil and Mildred (Oetken) Rozell. Myron grew up in Hawarden and later moved with his family to LeMars. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. In 1969, Myron married Sallie Arne. They were married for 27 years and had three children.
Myron graduated from LeMars Community High School in 1967 and went on to attend Westmar College where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. Myron served in the Air National Guard from 1969-1975. Early in his career, Myron taught high school business and coached football and girls golf in Moville before becoming director of the Lutheran Home in Perry. Later, he worked at the Federal Land Bank in Fort Dodge and went on to take the position of President of the First State Bank in Mapleton. Myron retired in 2011 after 26 years.
In his retirement, Myron worked as a Member Relations Consultant with the American Bankers Association.
Myron volunteered his time over the years as a volleyball line judge and announcer for sporting events at MVAO schools. Myron was also a leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and FFA. He served on the board of multiple charitable organizations, including Crossroads of Western Iowa, Maple Valley Economic Development Group, and as Chair of the Legislative Committee for the Iowa Bankers Association.
Myron enjoyed golfing, fishing, riding motorcycles, woodworking, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a friend to all he met and found much joy in helping others. He truly loved his family and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Survivors include his three children, Kellie White and her husband, Lee, of Mooresville, N.C.; Jason Rozell and his wife, Bethany, of Nolensville, Tenn.; and Kim Wells and her husband, Ricky, of Dacula, Ga.; grandchildren, Kailey Rozell, Justin Kuglin, Andrew White, Ellie Wells, Grant Rozell, Lexie Wells, Lauren Rozell, and Sophie Wells; a brother, Randy Rozell and wife, Jean, of Ireton; an aunt, Irene Pralle of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, LaVerle Rozell and Dallas Rozell; and an aunt, Darlene Lange.
Memorials can be made in Myron’s name to The Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp in Story City or Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In lieu of flowers, his children request personal stories, memories.
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