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Robert Rossberg Obituary
Anchorage, AK —Robert Steven Rossberg, 60, of Anchorage, Alaska, died Thursday, May 1, 2014 while kayaking on the White Salmon River in White Salmon, Washington.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation in Great Falls. A private inurnment will be held at Manchester Cemetery. A celebration of life will also be held in Anchorage, Alaska the first week of June.
Robert was born in Great Falls on February 9, 1954, to Robert Rossberg and Muriel "Mickey" Rossberg.
Steve served our country as a member of the US Army and proudly joined the elite group of soldiers - the Special Forces Green Beret. After the Army he finished school at Montana State University and received his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He would soon after work his way up to a drilling manager at one of the largest oil fields - Prudhoe Bay.
Steve was a long-time resident of Anchorage, AK, where he lived for the majority of time since leaving Great Falls. He was at home in the wilderness of Alaska and endlessly devoted himself to sports and outdoor lifestyle.
Steve enjoyed skiing, hunting, cycling, Pinot Noir, and in the last 10 years devoted himself to white water kayaking - hands down, his favorite pursuit.
Steve is survived by his mother Muriel "Mickey" Rossberg; his son, Kelly Rossberg; two brothers, Richard and Keith Rossberg; several nephews; and Doreen Rossberg.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Rossberg.
Memorials may be made to American Whitewater, PO Box 1540, Cullowhee, NC 28723; Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org (also PO Box 75817, Topeka, KS 66675); or Episcopal Church of the Incarnation, 600 3rd Ave N, Great Falls, MT 59401.
Condolences may be left online at www.oconnorfuneralhome.com.
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John Lewis
May 5, 2024
Remembering Steve (Robert) Rossberg to me is a great thing and these reminders on the anniversary of his passing emphasize what a great guy he was
Tammy Jones Finch
June 22, 2014
David and I met Steve when we were 22 and living in Wyoming. Steve introduced David to the river and taught him to kayak, raft and fly fish. I know some of David's fondest memories include Steve and that when he is on the river he always thinks of Steve. We loved and admired him and are so sad he's gone too soon. May you find peace and comfort.
Karl and Stacie (and Family) Hepner
May 29, 2014
Rossberg Family, So sorry for the loss of your son and brother and friend Robert Steven Rossberg. Take the time to remember all of the happy memories to help pull you through. He is now an angel in heaven watching over all of you. Love to all of you and God Bless You. I am here if you need anything.
May 22, 2014
RIP Steve. I will forever remember your integrity and straight ahead approach to everything.
Gary McBride
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Nik Nielsen
May 18, 2014
Steve was the "motivator" every time I kayaked with him. He was always up for another trip down the river and his enthusiasm was contagious. He will be missed dearly by all his kayaking friends.
Emma and Dennis Olson
May 14, 2014
Rich and Deb so sorry for your loss thinking of you both.
Wendy Bircher
May 12, 2014
Oh Mickey, Rich and Keith, I hope all of those wonderful memories of those years at Seeley bring some measure of comfort to you all, in your loss. Steve was a wonderful person and a great outdoorsmen. He will be remembered by many and you will all be in my thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye and adjust to life without Steve. Those of us who were fortunate enough to have known Steve, have much richer lives, because of him. Blessings on you and your families.
Trudy Smith-Guy
May 12, 2014
Mickey, so sorry to hear about your son, it's been a long time since I have seen you. Take care and may God Bless
Chris Stout
May 12, 2014
The paddling community has lost one of the greats. Having Steve on the river was like having a guardian angel waiting around the bend. May peace and love be with his family.
John Lewis
May 12, 2014
Vicki and I were very shocked and saddened to hear of Steve's passing. He was a great guy and outdoorsman who I had a lot of respect for.
John and Vick Lewis, Anchorage Alaska.
Pam Nicol
May 12, 2014
Rossberg Family, so sorry to learn of your brother and sons passing. I will keep your family in my prayers.pam hedahl nicol
Rick Hudak
May 12, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
May 11, 2014
Rich, so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Our thoughts are with you and yours. Carol and Brian Boettcher
Colleen Leibert & Family
May 11, 2014
Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He must have been amazing, judging by how amazing you've become. May his memory be a blessing...
Bill & Connie
May 11, 2014
We'll miss seeing Steve, that stealthy mystery boater who'd show up out of nowhere and then disappear just as quick, but he'll always be with us - not forgotten.
Ronald Crocker
May 11, 2014
Mickey, Richard and Keith, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother Steven. Thoughts and prayers go out to you from the Crocker's. It's been many years since I've seen any of you but you are all in my memories. God bless!
Susan Messer-Guerrero
May 11, 2014
My family, Messer, knew a family with this name. The family we knew lived on 7th Ave N - a few houses away from 9th St N. We lived corner of 8th Ave and 9th St N. Sympathies for your loss.
Brad Young
May 11, 2014
So long Steve.....c u in the here after.
Dave & Theresa McCune
May 11, 2014
Rich & Debbie,
So sorry to read of your brother's unexpected passing. Hopefully you can take comfort knowing he died doing something he loved. He sounded like a neat guy, and I'm sure he'll be missed by all lucky enough to have met him. Take care and God Bless.
Mickey's visit when Kelly was born (1988).
Jackie Kramer
May 11, 2014
May G-d bless & hold you safely as you continue your pursuits in the life beyond. We had a great son who I'm sure will make you proud. Thank you for teaching him skills that I could not; for that I'm forever grateful.
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