William Edward Rosman

1941 - 2015

William Edward Rosman obituary, 1941-2015, Wilbur, WA

BORN

1941

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Strate Funeral Home

Main & Adler Streets

Wilbur, Washington

William Rosman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 1, 2015.

Passed away November 30, 2015 in Davenport, WA. His home was at Wilbur, WA. Bill was born on November 9, 1942 in Spokane, WA to Joseph and Agnes Rosman. He grew up on the family farm near Creston. He graduated from Creston school in 1960. Bill married Sheron Rettkowski on August 16, 1961 in Wilbur, WA. They raised their family on the wheat and cattle ranch until he moved into Wilbur in 1999. There he was best known for keeping the sidewalk in front of the post office and up the street to Lynnee's clear of ice and snow in the wintertime. Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sheron at the home, 4 sons, Mark, Daniel, Edward and Donald and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bill is also survived by 2 brothers, Michael and Joseph John, and 2 sisters, Helen Halverson and Edith Rustemeyer along with numerous nieces and nephews. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, brother Jim Rosman, and brothers-in law Paul Halverson, Craig Rettkowski and sister-in-law Mary Rettkowski. He is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, W.A.W.G. WA Cattleman's Assoc., and Gospel Friends Folk Group. In 2014 he and Sheron were grand marshals of the Wilbur Wild Goose Bill Days parade. Rosary service will be held on Thursday, December 10th, 2015, at 7:00 P.M. and a funeral mass will be Friday, December 11th, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wilbur, WA. with Father Kenny St. Hilaire and Father Roy Floch, officiating. Interment will be held at the Wilbur Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, P.O. Box 106, Wilbur, WA 99185, Wilbur Community Center, P.O. Box 124, Wilbur, WA, 99185, or Donors's Choice. Please sign the online guestbook at WWW.stratefuneralhome.com. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, WILBUR, WA is caring for the Rosman family.

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December 13, 2015

Joann Adamson

I went through 12 years of school with
"Billy". I have many happy memories of Bill during our school years together.
Our class of 1960 won't be the same without him.

December 11, 2015

Luke Rosman

Grandpa was a good man and has taught me so much. I will miss him working with me in the shop fixing my truck, spraying weeds together, and cutting hay. We had some great times together. I wish I would have had more time with you so I could learn more from you. I miss you already. Love your grandson.

December 10, 2015

Jackie Colburn

My heart is saddened by your loss, prayers and thoughts are with you.

December 10, 2015

Blake Hall

Knew Bill most of his life. Good man. My prayers to the family. May GOD bless.

December 10, 2015

Jerry Clark

Keeping the Rosman family in our prayers. Bill was a wonderful man and will be missed.

December 10, 2015

Rod Gardner

Deepest regards to the family and community for the loss of Bill. He was a great man and will be missed by so many.

December 10, 2015

Thomas Wood

I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing. Such a great person and many great memories with Bill through out my life. I am praying for you all and I am here for you.

December 7, 2015

Brenda Bodeau

I will always remember Bill as the bass player for the guitar group. He was always there anchoring the group with a smile on his face. He counted all of us as "his kids". Thank you for all the memories: playing every Sunday at church, playing at the Cathedral, Christmas parties with the best White Elephant games, and the hot tub New Year's Eve party in 1984 that kept all of us out of trouble!!

December 6, 2015

Jonnelle

Aunt Sheron, Mark, Dan, Ed, and Don~
I will cherish the memories of growing up with all of you just up the road from our home. Uncle Bill and all of you are a vivid part of my youth. We did so many fun things together! It was an honor to have you all in my life then, and I hope we can continue to build memories in the future! I love you all so much!
Love~
Jonnelle and Family...Mark, Austan and Kendra

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