Rosman, Eugene “Gene” R. (1921-2010)

ROSMAN, ZDECHLIK, LAPKE, HOFER, KONZ

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 8/29/2013 at 14:46:42

Name of deceased: Eugene "Gene" R. Rosman

Aged: 89 yrs, 5 mo, 6 days

Residence: Little Flower Haven Nursing Home in Earling, IA

Born: April 28, 1921 on a farm near Harlan, IA

Died: Oct. 4, 2010, Earling, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010; St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Harlan, IA. Rev. John Frost officiated. Burial was at the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Son, John Rosman of Harlan, IA; daughter, Mary (spouse, Paul) Zdechlik of Edina, MN; grandchildren, Grace, Charlie and Amelia; sister, Joanne (spouse, Bernard) Lapke of Dunlap, IA; nieces and nephews; other family members and many friends

Predeceased by: parents, Rudolph and Clara (nee Hofer) Rosman; wife of 46 years, Marion (deceased Feb. 17, 2009, Harlan, IA); brothers, Myron, Richard and Norman

Education: attended Lincoln Township No. 4 (Shelby County) through Grade 8; graduated from Harlan (IA) High School, Class of 1938.

Religious affiliation: active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3900 of Harlan, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: (1) Marion Konz; January 13, 1962; St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Omaha, NE

Employment: After high school, Gene began his farming career with his father. They farmed together for twenty-one years before his father retired in 1959. Gene and Marion raised their family on that farm, which had been in the Rosman family for 69 years; they purchased the land from his father in 1972.

Hobbies/Interests: The land and its stewardship were important to Gene. Lessons in farming were learned from Gene’s father and passed down to Gene’s son, John. Gene was very innovative and was never afraid of adopting new techniques into their operation. Long days on the farm were rewarded by being able to spend time relaxing and fishing at their cottage at Lake View, IA. Gene also went on fishing trips in Minnesota and Canada.

On the farm, Gene was able to fix and repair most of the equipment himself. He was an excellent welder and mechanic. He also enjoyed spending time in his wood working shop where he made picture frames and miniature log cabins, as well as a miniature motor-operated mill. He was a card player, especially pitch, and sponsored a special Mass in the name of St. Isadore, the patron saint of farmers, on the farm for several years.

Sources: ancestry.com, pauleyjones.com