Herbert G. Rossmeier |
| Posted 2009-08-25 by Sharla |
| Herbert G. Rossmeier, 92, died Friday, July 4, 2008. Herb was a resident of Flagstaff for the past 43 years. Mr. Rossmeier was born on the family farm outside of Lynch, NB, the fifth of ten children to John and Bertha (Schumann) Rossmeier. He served with the US Marines during World War II and returned to Nebraska after his discharge. He began work for the Sioux Army Depot near Sidney, NB in February 1946 and married Dolores Haselhorst on September 24, 1946. Their five children were born in Sidney. In 1964 he transferred to the Navajo Army Depot near Flagstaff, AZ, retiring in 1979. He enjoyed his retirement by traveling the country to visit his children, grandchildren and relatives with Dolores and watching his beloved baseball. Herb and Dolores celebrated their 60th anniversary in September 2006. He is survived by his five children; Dennis of Tucson, AZ, Gordon of Spencer, NB, Eileen (Jess) Meadows of Henderson, NV, Marilyn (Dale) Wirth of Flagstaff, AZ, Phyllis (Steve) Servis of Silver City, NM, four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Dolores in 2006, and all nine of his siblings and parents. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 11:00 am at St. Pius X Center, 2257 E. Cedar Ave, Flagstaff, AZ, preceded by a viewing at 10:30 am, Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, 201 W University. Veteran's honors will be rendered by members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1709, Marine Corp League and American Legion Post #3. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Northland Hospice, PO Box 997, Flagstaff, AZ 86002 (Obit: Flagstaff Mortuary, Flagstaff, AZ) See Also: Find A Grave |
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