Roger Lindsay Rossen

Roger Lindsay Rossen

Male 1961 - 2021  (59 years)

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  • Name Roger Lindsay Rossen 
    Born 30 Apr 1961  Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 3 Jan 2021 
    Person ID I1225  Rossen Genealogy
    Last Modified 19 Jan 2021 

    Father Robert Wayne Rossen,   b. 14 Apr 1927, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jun 2019  (Age 92 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Ethelyn Heitman,   b. 12 May 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Dec 1999, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Married 16 Oct 1952  Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F406  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    • OBITUARY
      Roger L. Rossen, 59, of Eagle, WI passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home.

      Roger was born on April 30, 1961 in Park Ridge, IL the son of Robert and Ethelyn (Heitman) Rossen. Roger graduated from DeVry University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked as an engineer for a few different companies, one of which was Siemens Automation Company. While Roger was very bright and skilled in his work as an engineer, his true passion and talent was as a musician. Roger was a gifted keyboard player and toured with a few bands, including The Dave Mason Band and Don’t Ask. He was fantastic on stage and thrived in the spotlight and was happiest when making music and entertaining. Roger had a friendly, outgoing and big personality. You always knew where he was in the room. For leisure, he enjoyed painting, drawing and tinkering. He made many miniature models and he also enjoyed watch making. Roger was also blessed with a loving daughter, Rebecca and he cared for her deeply.

      He is survived by: his dear daughter, Rebecca Rossen of Elkhorn, WI; the love of his life, Deb Bodnar-Crane; his siblings, Betsy (Bob Burgwald) Elliot of IL, Kathleen Hanna of Whitewater, WI, Jeanne (Alex) Sass of NJ, and John (Carla) Poorman of Chicago, IL; nieces and nephews, Dana Elliot, Maranda Dimarzio, Aubrey Hanna, Aaron Poorman, Zach Poorman, Hannah Poorman, Ric Sass, and Michael Sass.

      He is preceded in death by: His Father, Robert Rossen and Mother, Ethelyn Rossen.

      A celebration of Roger’s life will be held after the Coronavirus pandemic.

      Gibson Family Funeral Homes of Eagle & Palmyra, WI is serving the family. To place an online condolence please visit gibsonfuneral.com

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