William Rose Obituary

I bought rose island a few years back and now I'm learning what a great man he was. I have all the very old family pictures that were left on the walls if anyone is interested. Along with big ones that Bill too while flying.
Florida I think.
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WR was a great man and great story teller . He knew so many things. I still miss him.

I worked for WR as we all called him watering trees..He called me Gunga Dinn..after Kipling book that was a movie..He had a lot of energy and working for me helped me earn money for college and I even worked one summer between law school..Bill or WR as we called him was a great man ..my late father Paul Mandabach was a good friend..of WR as was my mom Claudia Mandabach..WR loved to work off the stress of business by taking over running the machines that we used to dig lakes when our shift was over..WR seemed just as comfortable behind heavy machinery as he was flying or driving..Here is to you WR.. I feel your presence as I think of the Lakes of South Barrington and hot summers working for you..

Carl Mandabach

To the Rose Family my sincere condolences. I met Mr. Rose shortly after a helicopter mishap. When ask to take a reexamination with the Feds he did it with enthusiasm and grace. A consumate professional in life and as an aviator.
A friendly Aviator, Naples, Florida

My sincere sympathies to Myrt and the Rose family. He was a dental patient at our South Barrington office and I always enjoyed talking with Bill during his appointments. He will be missed.

April 16, 2010

To Myrt, the entire Rose and Vandenburg families,

Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to you all after hearing only yesterday of the passing of "Bill", a mentor, an extraordinary "teacher" and personal friend of many years.

I first met Bill in 1969 when I was on my hands and knees laying kitchen floortile in the house we were building. He stopped by to introduce himself and say "hello". Knowing I was busy he politely excused himself and left. I spotted him a few days later on a bulldozer grading a new driveway at the corner of Witt and Covered Bridge. I approached him and asked him if he would be interested in making a few bucks doing my driveway LOL. He smiled and politely declined. What a great gentleman, an icon of the whole Barrington area. He will be missed!

Aloha from Kona,

Gene and Ginnie Stepanovic

My condolences to the entire Rose and Vandenbergh families. I worked for a time at Rose Packing, and although I did not get to know WR very well personally, he provided a wonderful working climate in South Barrington at the office for the employees.

I'm sure his family and friends will miss him.

Judy Korke
Las Vegas, NV

April 14, 2010

To Bill's family,

Our sympathy to all of you at this time. You are in our prayers.

You are all very fortunate to have shared Bill's life as he was a vibrant personality, a wonderful storyteller, and a modest man. He will be missed but heaven has welcomed him!

John and Joan Deppong
South Lake

On my behalf of my entire family, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the whole Rose Family.

Though I personally only met Mr. Rose a handful of times over the years, my father, Stan Wanat, knew him as Bill.

Our family built one of the first original homes in South Barrington and that is how Bill and my father met.

There are two personal incidents that I experienced with Mr. Rose that demonstrated him as unique and caring individual.

The first occured during a blizzard in the 70's that literally covered the ground with nearly 7' of snow. The roads were impassable and prohibited my parents from coming home for two days. It was so high, it entirely covered our cars parked in the driveway. I attempted to clear it with a shovel, but failed because I couldn't throw the snow high enough. Dejected and frustrated with the situation, I was about to give up, when I heard a large motor approaching. At first I thought it was a snowplow, but as I turned around, I saw Mr. Rose sitting in the largest front-end loader I had ever seen! With a smile on his face, he waved us aside and prodceeded to remove all 7' of snow from the entire driveway. When I thanked him for helping me, he told me that(now)could spend the rest of the day sledding down the mountian of snow he had created. Then with a smile and a wave, he left to help others.

The second incident happened when I had just gotten my license. Because there were virtually no homes present at that time, I decided to use the empty roads has my own personal race track. Only a block from house, out of nowhere, a South Barrington police car appeared. The officer got out and asked
me if i knew how fast I was drving. Before I could answer, he asked for my license. He examined it a moment and asked if Stan Wanat was my father. I told him yes and then he handled back my license. He told me that he wasn't going to ticket and told me to follow the speed limit posted. I was relieved because my Dad would have been quite angry with me. I got away clean.

Or so I thougt.

About a month later,my Dad went to get his haircut. It just so happened that he met Bill there. (They both happened to go to the same baraber) Bill told my Dad that I had been stopped for speeding,but was not given a ticket.Needless to stay, my Dad grounded me for a month.

What struck me was the fact that Mr.Rose talked to my Dad, as one Father to another, not as a public official to a constituate. He was just a down to earth person who had no aires about himself and treated everyone with care and dignity.

Though these incidents may seem insignificant to some, they are indicative of how he lived his life.
Caring about others. He will truely be missed by all.

Sincerely
The Jeff Wanat Family

My parents are out of town and plan to attend the Memorial Sevice for Mr. Rose in Florida.

My deepest sympathy to the entire Rose family. W.R. will certainly be missed by all. He will always be in our prayers.

To the Rose and Vandenbergh families:
My condolences on the sudden passing of WR. I have 31 years of very fond memories of "THE BOSS". I will especially remember being the point man over the last 5 years when he would fly the helicopter down to the plant.
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this very sad time. May he be flying with the angels.
George Stech

Bill was an all-around great guy and we enjoyed getting to know him as residents of The Glen for the past twenty years. He inspired me to get my pilots license and helped keep my compass set on true north on that journey.

He always had a thoughtful comment whenever our paths crossed and will be missed. Our sincere condolences to the Rose Family.

My sincere sympathy to the entire Rose Family on your great loss. I worked for Rose Packing over 29 years ago in the Barrington office. I always remembered how he modeled kind and humble leadership and strength. I pray that God comforts you all with lots of love and care especially during this difficult time

To the Rose Family We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a very thoughtful person He always remembered to send our family a Christmas gift box. Norman Kortus Family, Machesney park Illinois

Dear Rose Family
My deepest sympathies to you on your loss. I remember W.R. (THE CHIEF) landing on the roof at the plant, in his helicopter. The sound of the blades would alert the office staff. Here comes the "CHIEF". W.R would come down the stairs to a chorus of "Hi Chief. Thanks For The Memories

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dearest Peter W. and Family,

My prayers go out to all of you. W.R. gave me a poem he wrote many years ago called "The Grandfather Clock" that poem is so dear to my heart. Your father was an inspiration to everyone he met, leaving us with so much wisdom and knowledge. W. R. Rose, A Great Man, who will be missed by all.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Carol Manganiello

We have great memories of Bill who was our neighbor in The Glen in S, Barrington. The fly-ins that he had at his house and the parties were always a fun time. Sue, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. All our best, Karen & Joe Vosmik

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

I had the pleasure of working with Bill since I met him in 2004, listing a few of his properties over the years. What I loved about Bill was that no matter who you were, he would always carve out time to hear what was on your mind. I will miss those impromptu get-togethers, as I always walked away with a little piece of wisdom or inspiration.
Doug Wakeley
Milestone Real Estate, Ltd.
Barrington, Illinois

Sue,
Our prayers are with you, Myrt and the entire family at this great time of loss. Your dad will be missed by many, may you find comfort in your wonderful memories.

God Speed to a very generous man. My children will always have wonderful memories of going on his boat in Marco Island.
Julianne (Conway) Moorman

Jim and family, may all the prayers, well wishes and rememberances for this great loss give you some comfort at this profound moment and days to follow. I pray for his soul and your on going strength.
Marcus Valle & Robert Smith, Hong Kong

Dear Myrt, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the members of the Rose family at this most difficult time.
Bill was such a powerhouse but still liked to leave us laughing....we must remember the good times.

Susie, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you and your entire family at this difficult time. Sue Maughan

My deepest sympathy to the entire Rose Family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My sincere sympathy to the entire Rose Family on your great loss. I met Mr. Rose 16 years ago when I became the receptionist for the corporate office. We always got along well, and I have admired him greatly. He was very good to me. I pray for my Rose Packing family every day & will continue to include him in those prayers. I loved him very much.

Our father, Harold Lundstrom, worked with Bill on founding the Village of South Barrington and was a trustee with him and my sister, Charlene, babysat when his children were young. We lived on Barrington Road by Covered
Bridge Road and in '98 they sold their property to Willow Creek. Dad passed away in '99 at the age of 89. Our deepest sympathy to the Rose Family. our happy memories of life in Barrington so long ago will sustain us as we go on. With sympathy, Harold (Jr.) and Charlene Lundstrom

Myrtle Anne, Susan, and family: Mr. Bill Rose IS flying free and he will missed and forever remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Rose Family and everyone his life has touched. Juliet Little and Family

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Rose Family on your great loss. I will always remember W.R. in my prayers ,and for the best 26 years or my working career at Rose Packing Co. as a receptionist. With Deep Sorrow and many Happy Memories. Patricia Kwilosz

An outstanding gentleman who will be missed by many.

Myrt,Peter,Sue, Mike, Joanne & the entire Rose Family our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Rife & Staff
Millrose Country Store

The best friend and grandfather anyone could ask for.

Bill was quite a fellow. I enjoyed the last year knowing him better, hearing his ideas on building and engineering while driving around in the car looking at construction as well as flying with him in the Goose, his favorite aircraft. His enthusiam for flying and building something from nothing offered many people an opportunity to be creative, learn new skills and earn a good living, all of which help the community move forward in many positive ways so often ignored by others. Quite a platoon leader, history student and funny storyteller. May the Scottish bagpipes always play for Bill.