John Rosauer

john rosauer
John W. “Jack” Rosauer Jr., age 72 of New Hampton, Iowa died Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in New Hampton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Holy Family Parish- St. Mary’s Center, New Hampton with Msgr. Carl Schmitt celebrating the Mass. The pall will be placed on the casket by his wife and children. Lector for the service will be Elaine Denner. Organist will be Ann Bennett with Mike Carlin as cantor. The North Washington Men's Choir will also accompany the congregation. The offertory gifts will be presented by granddaughters, Stephanie Mashek, Megan Hilsman, Sarah Rosauer, Kara Denner and Madison Rosauer. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton with Sam Boos, Chris Denner, Roger Knutson, Cody Hilsman, Rich Tenge, Cole Denner and David John Nosbisch as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are John Knutson, Dick Schilling, Cletus Ries, Merle Gorman, Gerald Johnson and Donald Schwickerath. Friends may call 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday at Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home, New Hampton where there will be a 4:00 p.m. Rosary and a 7:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Visitation continues 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. John W. Rosauer was born March 20, 1937, in New Hampton the son of John P. Sr. and Eva (Schmitt) Rosauer. He attended St. Mary’s School and was a 1955 graduate of the New Hampton High School. As a boy, Jack worked on the family farm and as a senior in high school began work in a local cabinet shop. On October 8, 1958, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in North Washington he married Carolyn Tenge. To this union five children were born. Jack was a retired carpenter of 50 years, 43 of which he was self-employed. He was active as a scout leader and in his younger days, the New Hampton Fire Department. He helped organize the choir at St. Mary’s, began the organization of the St. Mary’s chili/soup dinner and was on the church council for several years. He was a member of the Izaak Walton League and participated in wild-game feeds. Jack loved cooking, baking, fishing, repairing sewing machines, making wine and going for a local ride. Jack and Carolyn also owned the Roller-Rink and Gobblers Knob Arcade for many years. Jack was especially proud of his children and also took pride of his courage to overcome alcoholism, having recently received his 31 year sobriety pin. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Carolyn; three sons, Craig (Patti) Rosauer, Kendall Rosauer all of New Hampton and Keith (Florida Kallashi) Rosauer of Laurence Harbor, NJ; two daughters, Karen (Roger) Knutson and Karla (Chris) Denner all of New Hampton; mother-in-law, Magdelena Tenge of North Washington; seven grandchildren, Cody & Megan Hilsman, Stephanie Mashek, Sarah Rosauer, Kara & Cole Denner, Madison Rosauer; two great-grandchildren, Alexa Mashek and Hadleigh Hilsman; two sisters, Mary Jane (Dave) Nosbisch of Lake Summerset, IL and Jean Ann Rosauer of Lansing, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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  1. Jack, you didn’t know me very well but thank you for giving Karla that sign of approval on the day prior to marring me. She waited to hear from you and that little mist of rain on that sunny July 5th day was enough. I will always take care of her, treat her better than any man ever has and I will always be there to wipe that ‘missing you tear’ from her eye. Thank you for being her father. Keith

  2. Dad, Today would have been your birthday here on earth. I am sure you are happy you are spending it with our maker,Your first birthday in heaven. Remembering you always with love. Your daughter.

  3. I was a neighbor to the Rosauers on Water Street and Keith and I graduated in the same class… I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family.

  4. Carolyn and family, so sorry to hear that Jack passed away. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and we extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Hold in your heart all of the memories it will give you strength in the days ahead. Just remember that wonderful smile of his, he will be missed by many.

  5. Words are never adequate at these times-just know everyone has your family in their thoughts and prayers. Death doesn’t erase memories-cherish and share them-laugh and cry together. My memories are of him building Mom’s house at 608 East Spring many years ago. Life does go on, just never the same. May God comfort you and give you peace.

  6. To The Family of Jack Rosauer,To the whole family Carolyn(Wife),Graig(Patti)Rosauer, Kendall Rosauer,Keith(Florida Kallasshi) Karen(Roger)Knutson,Karla(Chris) Denner,7 Grandchildred, 2 Great Grandchildren, Mother-in-law Magdelena Tenge children,Grandchildren,GreatGrand children,All love ones, and all! You all have are Deepist Sympathy in the lose of Jack Rosauer who touched so very many poeple in his life time. Your Wife,Mother,Grandmother,GreatGrandmother,&Mother-in-law,&all !God watch over Jack,&God Bless over Jack! God only calls the best to came with him to heaven. Jack is watching over all of us from heaven Plus Jack is in each person Heart for life no one can ever take away all your treasure,& very special memories you each have. Jack is in your thoughts,& prays, hearts for ever! God Bless You All,& God Watch Over You All!Are thoughts are with you all,& are Prays are with you all! To The Family of Jack Rosauer if their is any thing Tom,&I (Alice) can help with Your hard time to deal with let us know if we can be any help Thank You for letting us be there for you all Love You All Alice,&Tom Rasing ACKR

  7. To Karen and the Rosauer family: I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s death. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

  8. Family Rosauer Sorry for you loss. Jack always was a good example for children. He always had time for them. From my limit memory from my childhood. Jack is a person who stood out. He always knew the right thing to say at the right time. At Sharon’s & my Iowa Wedding Reception in Iowa. Jack & Carolynn were there. He made a comment to my grand moter that made her smile from ear to ear & that brought tears of joy to her eyes. He complemented her about how wonderful & close her family is. I will never forget that. Jack you will be missed but never forgotten. Love, Bobby, Sharon, Jaclyn, Cole, Dane & Sonnie Schlindwein

  9. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I just saw Jack last Saturday, cruising by on his scooter after church. He always had a wave and smile for everyone. Remember all those good things that were Jack to his friends and community.

  10. Our prayers and condolences to the family. John was a classmate and enjoyed him through the years at out class reunions. He had a great sense of humor and we will miss him.

  11. I tell all my friends you dont get sick or die during tax season so I will not be able to attend the service as we are in the final three days of tax season.

  12. Carolyn and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts.May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead. Jerry, Carla,Karen and Travis Schnuelle

  13. Dear Carolyn & family, I was very sad to hear of Jack’s passing, he was a good hearted, caring man. All the lifes he has touched will remember him in that way. May God’s loving arms be around you during this difficult time… Sincerely, Cindy and Bruce (Jamul, CA)

  14. Carolyn, Craig, Karen, Kendall, Keith, and Karla, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that your love and memories will help you through this time of sorrow. Your dad always seemed to have a smile on his face. I know that he probably thought he had adopted Sam and Andy way back when. God bless!

  15. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Jack is now giving Heaven a taste of some real cooking now, and showing them how to do some construction the right way. May the good Lord watch over you.

  16. Rosauer Family, My sister, Kris, told me this morning that Mr. Rosauer had passed away. I was friends with Kendall and Keith while growing up in New Hampton. I am so sorry for your loss. Julie (Gilbert) Tjepkes

  17. JACK WILL ALAWYS BE IN OUR HEARTS AND OUR MEMORIES. WE HAD MANY FUN TIMES WITH JACK TURTLEING. SO GLAD WE STOPPED THE OTHER WEEK. WE SEEM TO NEVER MAKE ENOUGH TIME FOR OUR FRIENDS, WE ALWAYS THINK THERE IS TOMORROW. BUT REMEMBER TOMORROW NEVER COMES. CAROLYN AND FAMILY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME AND ALWAYS. LOVE TINA AND ROBERT

  18. Jack was a great man and a good friend. He was an asset to this community and to everyone who were lucky enough to know him. He lived his life with honor and respect and will truely be missed.

  19. I knew Jack when I was a young girl and I rented space to board my horse. He was always helpful and a very nice man. When my mom died a few years back (Loreen Heusmann) he stopped by and remembered me. I am sorry for your loss. God bless.

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