Survived by his wife of 62 years, Karen Rose; daughter, Angela Rose; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Kathy Wilson; and other loving family.
He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. Following attending The Ohio State University, he worked as the Head Teller at Huntington National Bank in Upper Arlington for several years. He was next the co-owner of Ohio Mustang Connection in Pataskala; and then went on to own Four Seasons LP Gas on Westerville Road.
He attended United Methodist and Baptist churches for many years. He loved cars, music – especially 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, roller coasters, and sports, particularly the OSU Buckeyes. He and Karen also loved to travel, going on six different cruises, and visiting Las Vegas many times.
A Memorial Service to celebrate his beautiful life will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Road, Gahanna, where friends may call prior to the service from 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. Sunday. Rev. Joy Wigal officiating. U.S. Air Force Military Honors will occur during the service.
Those who wish may contribute to the Whitehall United Methodist Church at 525 Bernhard Rd, Whitehall, OH 43213; or to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org/centralohio, or by mail to 5200 Upper Metro Pl #170, Dublin, OH 43017, in his memory.
