Rozell, Myron D. 1949-2020

ROZELL, OETKEN, ARNE

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/2/2020 at 17:33:38

Myron D. Rozell, 71, of Mapleton died unexpectedly Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his home in Mapleton.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel in Sioux City with Pastor Johnny Helton officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening at the funeral home from 5 p.m-7 p.m. with family present and prayer service at 7 p.m.

Myron Dean Rozell was born February 4, 1949, in Hawarden, IA to Arvil and Mildred (Oetken) Rozell. Myron grew up in Hawarden and later moved with his family to LeMars, IA. 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, IA before becoming director of the Lutheran Home in Perry, IA. Later he worked at the Federal Land Bank in Fort Dodge, IA and went on to take the position of President of the First State Bank in Mapleton, IA. 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, North Carolina; Jason Rozell and his wife, Bethany of Nolensville, Tennessee; and Kim Wells and her husband, Ricky of Dacula, Georgia; 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, IA; an aunt, Irene Pralle of Sioux Falls, S.D., and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceeded 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, IA or Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Source: Meyer Brothers Chapel Obituary