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Norman Rose Sr.

1927 - 2016

Norman Rose Sr. obituary, 1927-2016, Vernon Rockville, CT

BORN

1927

DIED

2016

Norman Rose Obituary

Rose Sr., Norman Vernon June 2, 1927 - February 26, 2016 Beloved husband to Iris M. Rose (deceased) and current wife, Rose Rose of Scottsdale, AZ; beloved son of Waldo F. and Dorothy H. Rose, (deceased) and sister, Juanita (Rose) and husband Edward Strauel, II (deceased) of McHenry, IL, parents to: Edward Strauel, III (deceased), Cynthia and Marty Hjortland, Craig Strauel, Colleen Strauel, Jean and James Lundgren and John Strauel. Survived by daughter, Diane (Rose) Ruckdeschel, former son-in-law John Ruckdeschel and grandchildren, Geoff Ruckdeschel, Matt Ruckdeschel and wife Betsey, and Allyson (Ruckdeschel) and husband Daniel Pequita and five great-grandchildren, Isabelle Rose and Desmond Ruckdeschel and Ailey Rose, Sawyer Daniel and Avery Drew Pequita. Survived by son, Norman V. Rose, Jr. of McHenry, IL (business partners for many years) and wife Linda, stepdaughter JoAnn and Mike McHale, son Colin and wife Grace and great-grandchildren Ruby, Gus and Henry. Also survived by stepson, John Mittler. He was blessed with a caring and loving stedaughter, in Margret Morra, who made her home with them and made sure his every day was purposeful, meaningful and happy, and we are ever so grateful. He shared many caring moments with her daughter, Heather Wagner and her granddaughter Jasper Wagner. Norm was a caring husband and father, a great story teller, multi-skilled fix-it man, businessman, hard-working, determined, Marine - Korean War, lifeguard, horseman, former owner of Rose Auto Sales, and all around good guy who was always about taking care of someone: family, students, friends. He could negotiate a deal a mile away. He taught Mechanics at Prosser Vocational H.S., and disciplined students sent to the Principal by putting them to work in his classroom. He enjoyed fishing and boating on Fox Lake and playing cards.If you knew Norm, you were blessed with a hearty smile, a joyful laugh and a rambunctious spirit. There are no calling hours, a celebration of Norm's life will take place at a later time.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 2, 2016.

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Dan Schad

August 21, 2022

Years later still thinking about our former teacher MR Rose ! What a good man . Very fond memories of him I was never into being a Auto Mechanic, but he taught us much more than that too! Miss him & the class of 1982 as well !
I´m sure he´s in a great place above. Enjoy reading all the wonderful comments from his family & Friends too.

March 23, 2016

He was the best teacher I ever had. So many good memories in his shop class. He was the one who taught me that a can of coke will take rust off your bumper and grease off of car parts.
Rest in peace Mr Rose. Thank you for all the lessons.

Donna Dluzak
Class of '82 Prosser Vocational

Bernice Lorenz

March 4, 2016

My sincere condolences on this loss. I am a former Prosser Vocational High School and was in the first class of girls. In my freshman year my platform shoe broke and Mr. Rose brought me into his shop and had the students fix my shoe so I could walk in them again. He was super nice, and we are all blessed to have known him. I'll never forget him.

JOHN STRAUEL

March 4, 2016

UNCLE NORM, YOU WILL BE MISSED!YOU WERE A GREAT TEACHER AND HAD VERY HIGH STANDARDS.YOU COULD ALWAYS MAKE ME LAUGH.

Mike Puccia

March 4, 2016

Condolences to the entire Rose Family. Mr Rose was a great teacher and a great person that will be truly missed. His class was the one class that ever student couldn't wait to get to. He had such class, knowledge, and humor that made it so enjoyable to be in his class. RIP Mr. Rose, We will all see you in class again someday.
Mike Puccia Class of '79

Cindy Hjortland

March 3, 2016

Uncle Norm you will never be forgotton you were the best uncle around always made me laugh love you Marty and Cindy

Scott DeNino

March 3, 2016

I'm very sorry for your loss, Diane. You composed a beautiful tribute. It would have been lovely to meet him. You and my family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Scott DeNino

Chris Jurczyk

March 3, 2016

Mr Rose you will always be remembered,a teacher a mentor,man with a heart of GOLD

Mark Lutzow

March 2, 2016

Mr .Rose you will be missed dearly. You treated us students like your own. Could only imagine how you treated your real family. I remember your son coming into class sometimes he was a good son to you.You made school fun and at the same time we learned alot. Thank you Mr. Rose. Mark Lutzow class of 79.

Diane Ruckdeschel

March 2, 2016

Dad, I will always remember how important it was for you to take care of your family, your friends, you did that with your students. Even when I'd go home to visit as an adult, you would always say, Diane, pay attention to the details, did you check this or that? I was too old for that, but I know where you were coming from. I thank you for taking the time and patience for letting me work alongside you in your home improvement projects, I have used those skills today, thanks for gardening with me, thanks for your determination and thank you for the hard lessons you taught, discipline, accountability. Love you dad, you and Grandma Dot were my rock.

March 2, 2016

Mr.Rose from Prosser auto shop! One of my mentors! He taught me so much about life at my early age,what a kind and gentle giant! He always took the time to answer questions about fixing the cars in shop ! I am proud to have him as a teacher.I attended from 74-76 and went on to work at G.M. for many years ! CHEERS Mr. Rose you will be missed! Please include me in future life celebration.
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Geoff Ruckdeschel

March 2, 2016

My last living grandparent whom happened to be my favorite. I always looked forward to visiting Grandpa on his lake front property in IL. We fished together, played cards and shared many laughs and good times growing up. The memories will last forever. Thank you for being a great father to my mom and grandfather to myself, Matt & Ally. We will miss you. Goodbye Grandpa Rose, may you now Rest in Peace...

Lina Rott

March 2, 2016

I will miss you much kind man. Rest in peace.

Lina rott

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