Rose James Frederick Rose, age 90, passed away at his home in Johnstown, OH on March 5, 2013. Fred was born in Kenton, OH on May 31, 1922. He was the son of Burl and Adabelle Rose. Fred enrolled in The Ohio State University in 1941 and joined ROTC and became a Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves. During WWII he served in China as a member of the Office of Strategic Services. While in the Army he met and married Peggy Riley on March 8, 1945. They were married at Sanger Methodist Church in Sanger, TX. After WWII Fred returned to OSU and received his B.A. Degree and then entered Franklin Law School in Columbus. He and Peggy were members of St. James Episcopal Church for over 50 years. Fred had a long and fulfilling life that involved being an attorney, running for office for judicial vacancies and working at Franklin County Family Services. The family will truly miss the extended conversations about his love of classical music, history, and genealogy. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 64 years. He is survived by his sister, Harriet Edwards of Bellefontaine, OH; his son, Dr. Stephen Rose and his wife, Vicki of Neenah, WI; his daughter, Cynthia Rose of Johnstown, OH; and by two grandsons, Matthew Rose and wife, Becky and son, James in Stoughton, WI and Andrew Rose and wife, Jamie and son, Kaeden Essler of Neenah, WI. Fred was a kind and generous man and will be greatly missed by those that knew him. In his latter years he enjoyed the love and care given by his wonderful and loving daughter, Cynthia. At Fred's request, his remains will be interred at St. James Memorial Garden next to his wife Peggy. Friends may call at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at St. James Episcopal Church, 3400 Calumet St., Columbus, OH 43214, where service will follow at 11 a.m. The Rev. Elise Feyerherm officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. James Episcopal Church. Arrangements completed by WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME. Please visit www.weirarendfuneral.com to sign the official online condolence book.
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Fred was a gentle soul but very strong willed and an inspiration to us all. Cindy I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace my friend.
Christal Burgess
March 16, 2013
James was one of the kindest co-workers I had the priviledge of knowing. I pray blessing of remaining his family.
Lynne Hall
March 14, 2013
Mr Rose was a great Humanitarian, he humbled us all. A man of great character and ethic.
Sophie Lefebvre
March 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
C Goodwin
March 8, 2013
Cindy- I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim Miller
March 8, 2013
child support worker
March 8, 2013
Wow, I was just saying to myself I wonder how Mr. Rose is doing? I can truly say that Mr. Rose was an inspiration to my life. I would see Mr. Rose coming to work daily no complaints when we are younger and sometimes complained. I truly admired him for keeping on moving on. I looked forward going to his desk and checking on him and asking him Do you need anything you ok he says: No I'm alright, then I say Mr. Rose you truly inspire me He would say Oh Yeah and laugh at me. Then he would talk about his wife alittle bit then I would encourage him about her. I truly admire his commitment to her and hisself. I pray that the family be strengthen and know that "Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning." I truly thank God for allowing me to cross the pathway of a great co-worker he was. God Bless you all :-)
Rhonda Dingess
March 8, 2013
James worked at Franklin County Child Support Agency and I only knew him for a short time.
I remember him always being positive minded, gentle and kind. He will be missed. Such a wonderful spirit.
Jewel Barksdale
March 8, 2013
To the family of a very dear friend of mines James Rose. May God be your refuge and your strength through this difficult time. He will always be remembered . I loved the good talks we had here at Child Support. Co-worker of James Evelyn Paige. He will be missed.
March 8, 2013
I WORKED WITH JAMES AT CHILD SUPPORT AND
HE REALLY DID ENJOY HIS CLASSICAL MUSIC, YOU COULD CATCH JAMES ON THE COTA BUS JAMMING TO IT AND ALL THE WAY TO WORK. HE WAS A REALLY NICE MAN AND WORKED HARDER THAN PEOPLE THREE OR FOUR TIMES YOUNGER THAN HIM. I WILL CONTINUE TO MISS YOU. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
NATHAN D
March 8, 2013
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