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1928
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2015
Dick Rossberg Obituary
Rossberg, a resident of Torrance since 1956, served two council terms from 1976 to 1984, but his influence on the city he cherished extended far beyond that.
Memories and Condolences
for Dick Rossberg
20 Entries
June 24, 2015
WITH DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FROM EVERYONE AT FOX DURGS STORE CREW , WE WILL MISS HIM DEARLY.
Doug Brown
June 23, 2015
Dear June,
Dick was a bright light to all who were privileged to know him. In the years that we served together on the City Council, Dick always carried himself with grace, wisdom and civility. He had that rare quality of working tirelessly for consensus where that was possible, and being able to disagree without being disagreeable when a meeting of the minds could not be achieved. Dick was a special man and he will be missed. Warmest regards, Doug Brown
June 18, 2015
Dear June and family, our deepest condolences for the loss of dear Dick. He was such a special man, so full of life, happiness and kind hearted to all. Mario and I will miss his jokes and laughter. He was a generous soul and touched many lives as a servant to the Torrance community. We are all blessed because we knew him. Forever in our hearts. Love, The Guerras
Wendi Frantz, Cherish Hospice
June 17, 2015
Dear June and Kids,
Thank you for allowing me the honor of taking care of your father and husband. You welcomed me into your home and I am so lucky to have met all of you. He will be greatly missed but remember he is in peace now. My deepest condolences to you and your entire family.
Lola & Len Chevlin
June 15, 2015
We'll always remember all the great golf outings and all the good times we had together. He was a great guy.
Kevin Rooney
June 14, 2015
On behalf of the entire Rooney clan on Avenue E, I would like to extend our sincerest condolences to our friends, the Rossberg family.
Kevin
June 14, 2015
Dear June,
I was so sad to hear of Dick's passing. He was quite a guy! So happy and such good humor. It was an honor to have him in our city. He and Jim did a lot of kidding around.
Try and remember your many happy memories.
We send love to you and your family.
Anne Armstrong, Julie and Jeff
John Barbieri
June 14, 2015
My condolences to the family and friends of this good and decent man, a model businessman and public servant. I remember too his pride in the bakery and his hospitable nature. God Bless you all.
June 13, 2015
Dear June,
I recall all the wonderful times we spent together. A truly giant of a gentleman is gone. My deepest thoughts & prayers with you and all the family.
Marie Alessandra
Duffy Brierley
June 13, 2015
Dick was my fathers financial broker for many years. I remember visiting Dick's office in PV with my father many times. Dick was always friendly, generous, understanding and ethical with a calm disposition. He was a great role model. With sympathy....Duffy Brierley.
Pam O'Brien
June 13, 2015
RIP Dick, You have Served well the city and Community of Torrance. While I would watch from the hall, i found a love thru Your comments and suggestion to a Better Place. May your Family be blessed from Your Time with them as I know they have been. Time to Rest Most Valent and Trusted Warrior, Your job here on Earth has finished. Till we meet again!
Jeff and Dayna Pierce
June 12, 2015
We met Dick and June when we moved across the street in 2009. We felt like we had known them all our lives as soon as Dick started talking. We'll miss his "drive-bys" when he'd roll down the window and impart some wisdom laced with humor to brighten our day. It is truly an honor and a privilege to have known him.
John "Jack" Milling
June 11, 2015
My condolences to all the Rossberg family. Mr Rossberg was kind, generous, and wise. He shared his values, and ethics openly which as an adult I greatly admire and helped me become the man I am today. Once again my heartfelt condolences.
John Jones
June 11, 2015
Mr. Rossberg was truly an inspiration to all of us here in the Community Services Department. His quick wit and dry sense of humor was something all of us looked forward to when he would drop in and say "hello" to our team. Dick was a very generous man and was loved by everyone in our department, he will be missed.
Timothy Mock
June 11, 2015
Colleen and I send our heartfelt condolences to all of the Rossberg family. I went school with his daughter Jill and took his place on the City Council. He achieved a great deal in his life. He will be missed.
Vanessa Sandoval
June 11, 2015
My most sincere prayers go out to the Rossberg Family. I will never forget the kindess he and your entire family always shared. It was such a treasure to be witness to your family, your relationships with each other, your friends, and your community. He will be missed by many.
Brian Sunshine
June 11, 2015
I met Dick Rossberg as a 20-year-old college student when I ran for Torrance City Council, in which I happened to be running in the field he was also running in (seemed like a good idea at the time). Dick treated me with respect in spite of my age and took me under his wing to learn the right way to do things. From that time on I've always considered him a friend and a mentor. He was always concerned about my family especially after the loss of my wife and would call occasionally to get together for lunch to find out how everyone was doing. His presence and love of the downtown show brightly in what we have achieved and will be a lasting memory to a truly great man.
Monica Meehan Berg
June 11, 2015
Claudia, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was truly a giant in Torrance, but he was a regular guy at St. Lawrence, involved in everything with all you and your brothers and sister did. I clearly remember him sitting in my parents living room, giving them financial advice. Please accept my sincere condolences. With Love
June 11, 2015
Sending our heartfelt condolences to all of your family.
Lovingly....
Joe and Adele Luttrell
Patrick Furey
June 10, 2015
Hearts are heavy in Torrance. We have lost a great example, mentor and friend. His impact was not just on the landscape of the city, but also on those who reside and do business in Torrance.
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