John Rozner Obituary

Dear Dad
It's so hard to believe it's been one year since you left us. So much has happened that you would have been interested in. In the past months, many friends have just found out about your passing and sent their sincerest loving messages. We are doing OK, but surely miss your guidance and advice. The family is doing well, and I also reached the big 80th birthday mark. We all went to the cemetery Tuesday and sent baloons with messages to you, hope you got them. We think of you every day and Merry does too. Hope you and Irv are playing a round of golf right now. Give our love to Grammie, UB, Nancy, Aunt Anne and Alberta, we know you're all together. Well, till we meet again, keep smiling and remember we'll never forget you.

Hi John,

Now that Irv is there with you I know what you two guys are doing. John, you organized another stroke pool class with Irv as your assistant.

While you are teaching this class you have a martini in your hand and Irv has a Jack Daniels in his. You both are also singing to some "oldie" tunes playing in the background.

I remember the first time we met at Hinsdale Hospital in the rehab waiting room. Irv and I are sitting there and in walks Blanche with you behind her with Tim pushing you in the wheelchair. We introduce ourselves to each other and were instant friends.

We had some fun times at the Hinsdale stroke pool class. You guys were having fun in the pool and the caregivers were having a good time in the room outside. We could hear all of you telling jokes, laughing and singing in there while exercising hard but enjoying every minute of it.

We also had our dinners, Blanche would call the restaurant for reservations, Irv made the invitations and I mailed them out, a good time was had by all.

Blanche and I still talk and laugh but we also cry now. We talk about how different our lives are now. We laugh about the two of you together that it's a good thing you two didn't meet before you each had your stroke. We cry because we miss you both and wish you were here with us.

Love,
Sandy

P.S.
Take care of Irv for me

Mrs. Rozner & Family,

I recently read of Mr. Rozner's death and was so deeply saddened. I met this incredibly kind, intelligent, compassionate man about 8 years ago. I am a court reporter and had him on a job. Two years later I heard from him and he called to see if I would be interested in working with him on an arbitration for close to three weeks straight. He informed me that he had had a stroke and would I mind picking him up on my way downtown. This had to be the most fulfilling job I have had in my 13 years of working. He was so full of knowledge and was such a genuine person. I admired how he spoke of his family. I cannot begin to tell you the respect he had for you, Blanche, how he adored his boys and his grandchildren. Your family was truly blessed. When my mom died he sent a card with a note of how sad he was for me. He truly cared about everyone he met. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know him.

Sincerely,

Blanche-
It has been great knowing John. He always had a smile on his face and always looked out for me and the career choices I would pursue. I know he always wanted me to go to medical school and til this day he still pushes me but unfortunately I don't know that I can promise him that but whatever I do I will do my best and succeed to his highest expectations.
Knowing John since the Hinsdale Stroke class was something I always look forward to. I still remember the spaghetti dinner we all went to. Definetely good times. He always had stories or jokes to share with the class. He always made everyone laugh.
When I came in to work the next day and heard the news we were all saddened by his departure. I was in complete shock especially since it was not too long ago that I saw him.
I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you are your family.
Sincerely,
Lisa Brigham
Friend/Physical Therapy Tech @ AHH & ALMH

Dan and Jeanne:

We are very sorry for your loss. Dan, your father was a wonderful man and he raised you the same way that is something to be very proud of.

Know that his memory will live on and he is always with all of you. How lucky all of you are to have your own private guardian angel.

Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love you all,
The Kutschke and Maxwell Families:
Uncle Bob, Aunt Jeanne, Ed, Maryanne, Robert, David, Barb, Emma, Tom and Joanne

Dear Blanche and all "The Boys"
We'll always remember the good times at Ehlert Park.

The Glover Family
John, Joanne, Mike and Josie

Hi Dad,

How can I possibly begin to thank you for all you have done for me in my life?

I've always been the kind of person that has been able to recall obscure details and old memories of childhood events, and maybe they were more meaningful than any of us realized at the time.

Little things we did mean so much, and I will hold them forever in my heart.

You showed me what character was all about, as you always led by example to provide advice and guidance to anyone who needed a hand. Growing up as the "man of the house" in Northern Wisconsin in the 30's forced you into a role of responsibility for your two younger brothers - Rick and Bobby, just so your family could survive. The relationship that you had with them and Gram was something that was truly special for all your sons to see.

Before Barb and I got married, you sent each of your sons a letter which told us to stick together just as you and your brothers did through any adversity that would be thrown at us. I promise you, Dad, as the oldest son, we will.

I love you and miss you.

Jack

John,
I do not ever remember meeting you but can still feel the loss or rather the gain the people near you had because you were there. Your brother, William, was my grandfather. His son, Bill, was my father. Both of them are also gone and hopefully the three of you meet again. It is so good to hear that there are other Rozner's out there who have lead lives with meaning to them. I wish I had been a part of your life. Best wishes to all who are feeling the void left by your departure. The community was lucky to have you.

My deepest sympathy to all who have lost Pop pop. I thank you Pop pop for all the wonderful Christmas Eve memories that you gave me and always welcoming my family and I into your home as your own. You will be sincerley missed.

Dear Blanche and Family,

I only learned of John's passing hours ago. You know, but I want your kids to know what a profound influence he had on my life.

Thirty eight years ago he took a 22 year old personnel assistant in Longview, Texas under his wing and mentored him professionally and personally for the next 25+ years. He was one of only three men that I consider to have been instrumental in shaping my life. His guidance and counsel allowed me to achieve far more success than I deserved; first as his successor and then as President of Trailmobile.

We have lost a wonderful human being in all repects. I feel badly that my personal contact has not been more frequent over the past few years, but as you know Gloria and I have been dealing with our own family losses.

My most lasting memory of John is of your anniversary party when he was introducing me as his oldest "kid". I wear that badge proudly.

Gloria and I are currently in Arizona. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.

Ralph and Gloria Stewart

Dear Blanche, Dan, and the rest of the wonderful Rozner family:

How John will be missed. He was such an important part of my family -especially my son's. (As were you Blanche) John's caring ways and wonderful smile will always be in my memory. God Bless.

Phyllis

My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. I know Uncle Johnny will be missed by all of his friends and family.

Dear Pop Pop,

I have known you for 25 years. I was your first daughter in law. I had your first grandchild. I had a great deal of firsts with you. We experienced them together. One of the reasons I married your oldest son was because of the family that I saw behind him. The family you worked so hard to create. You and Blanche raised five sons that continue your values, your solidity, your sense of family. Your legacy now lives on in generations to come.
You were the one I called when I couldn't reach my husband when our daughter was to be born, because I knew you would get him there on time. You were at the hospital window each day that she was there. You were our rock. We all felt safe because you were looking out for us, then and many other times.
You would be so very proud of the tremendous care your sons have taken of you and your wife. They have turned into men under your care. I just want you to know that everything you taught them, they got it. Stand tall, up there, and watch them because you will continue to be proud. Thank you for allowing an irish girl to be your first, at each step in my married life.

Barbara Murphy Rozner

Mrs. Rozner, and the family of John F., Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of John, "Mr. Rozner" as he will always be known to me. Mr. Rozner was the most honest, hard-working, loyal and sincere "boss" I ever had the opportunity to work for at Trailmobile. He always had a story to relate to any situation. He had a pleasant smile and a caring heart, in spite of all the stress he dealt with in the labor relations field. He never complained; he was very proud of his sons and he adored you, Blanche. I hope he is having fun "up there" doing the things he loves, but leaving a huge void in the hearts of everyone he left here on earth. May God keep all of you in his care during this sad time.

John,
All of us in the Stroke Club owe you so much for keeping us going. Now it's up to us to keep ourselves going. We will miss you.

I loved Uncle John a lot. He was a wonderful man and will be sadly missed
Love to all

Sorry for your loss

Dad-
Thank you for being a good husband of 58 years to our mom, Blanche, the rock of our family. Solid Honorable Husband. Three words that are good to see together.

Thank you for being a good son to your mom, your mother in law, and father in law. You have a special place in their hearts.

Thank you for being a great dad to me, my wife, my brothers, and their wives. Having two sweet polite girls myself, I can't imagine being the father of five spirited boys growing up in the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. We tested your patience at times, but you showed us the way.

Thank you for being a lovable "Pop Pop" to all the grandkids. Your kind words and little games you loved to play with them is something they will always have.

Thanks for taking the time to repair with us any little differences we all had over time. It's not easy to bring up emotionally charged issues and to fix them. It shows your humanity and courage, and your deep caring for the people you love.

Thanks for being Uncle Johnie to all of our cousins. We hear about your influence on them every day.

Thank you for being smart, funny, engaging, for being a leader in the community, a mentor, a coach, and a fighter.

Thank for being my great dad. I will always love and respect you, and I miss talking to you. I love you Dad.

I am quite sure you are throwing a tennis ball to one of your loving dogs right now, while holding court at a large gathering of your family...
And they are as happy to see you as we are sadly missing you.

We love you Dad.
We love you Pop-Pop.

Uncle Johnny's smile & sparkle in his eyes are sure going to be missed. My thoughts & prayers are with you!!