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Karl Rogosch Obituary
Karl Albert Rogosch, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 7, 2014, in Brandon, SD. Born in Grand Island, NE on August 18, 1924, he was the son of Karl F. and Mae [Wegner] Rogosch. He was raised in South Sioux City, NE, graduated from South Sioux City High School in 1942, and served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army 26th Infantry Division in Europe during World War II.
Karl married Helen Marie Jorgensen on June 22, 1944 in South Sioux City, NE. He played trumpet professionally in Midwest regional dance bands and performed as principal trumpet in the Sioux City Symphony and Sioux City Municipal Band. He also played 7 years with the Karl L. King Band in Fort Dodge, IA. Karl received his BA degree from Morningside College and MA degree from University of South Dakota. After serving as instrumental director in Akron, IA and Carroll, IA, Karl served several years as band director at East High School in Sioux City, IA. Later, he became Sioux City Public School Music Supervisor and served until his retirement in 1987.
In 2006, Karl and Helen moved from Sioux City to Sioux Falls, SD to be closer to family and, for the past two years have lived in Bethany Home in Brandon, SD.
Deeply grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Helen, a daughter and son-in-law Barb and Kent Wigg of Sioux Falls, SD, and daughter-in-law Karen Rogosch of Winfield, KS; 5 grandchildren: Gavin (Katie) Wigg, Kyle (Michelle) Wigg, and Dana Wigg, all of Sioux Falls, SD, and Kevin (Jennifer) Rogosch and Jeff Rogosch, all of Manhattan, KS; 9 great-grandchildren: Pearl, Macey, and Miles Wigg; Ellie, Aiden, Collin, and Jesse Wigg; and Erek and Logan Rogosch along with many nieces and nephews in Oklahoma, Texas and California.
Karl was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Helen Smith, and his son, Dennis Karl Rogosch. The family offers special thanks to the staff of Bethany Home in Brandon and to AseraCare Hospice for the excellent care given to Karl.
Condolences may be sent to the family care of Bethany Home in Brandon at 3012 E. Aspen Blvd, 57005.
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Memories and Condolences
for Karl Rogosch
Barbara Deur
January 27, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Karl's death. He was my trumpet teacher and band director in Carroll. He was wonderful in both roles. My heart feels empty without him in it. Fortunately I played a concert with the Iowa Brass Quintet which he and his family attended so was able to tell the audience and Karl after intermission how much he'd meant to me and my career. I send blessings, peace and love to Helen and Barbara.
Mary Morrison
January 13, 2014
Mr. Rogosch was my band director at Carroll, Iowa during the 1950's. I will forever be indebted to him for his inspiration and influence in my becoming a music teacher. He was the best EVER. We all experienced the magic with him. "A teacher affects eternity, he can never tell where his influence stops" sums up Karl Rogosch.
My sympathy to his family.
Karen Wolff
January 13, 2014
My favorite h.s. teacher in Akron. He helped me realize I wanted a career in music.
Tom McManigal
January 13, 2014
Karl Rogosch was influential in so many peoples lives. I was fortunate to have been a student of his through some very exciting years. Big bands, big shows, charasmatic people. I have nothing but fond memories of these times and much of this was due to the influence and leadership of Karl Rogosch.
January 13, 2014
My band instructor at East in the early 70's. Have always kept in him my thought as a very significant influence. he taught the way I like it: tough because he cared about getting it right. He will be missed.
linda harling
January 12, 2014
mr. rogosch was the best. he taught me to strive for a level of excellence in everything i might do. he brought a varied group of young people together to be a fine sounding, high stepping, fast moving orchestra and band. i know he and denny are making great music in the halls of heaven. thank you mr. rogosch
Darla Peterson
January 11, 2014
Mr. Rogosch was so much fun during band. He made us all feel part of the team. I will remember him.
January 11, 2014
Karl was my first band teacher in Carroll. He was such an incredible teacher and person. He helped all of us to develop appreciation for and love of music. I also remember all the fun times he and his family had with my family when I was a little girl :)
Patty Everett Mason
January 11, 2014
I have very fond memories of both Karl and his wife Helen, they were a positive part of the Jerry and Bunny Cameron family! Peace in heaven Karl!
Terie Cameron Leffin
Dottie Schroder Guilbert
January 11, 2014
Mr. Rogosch taught us that we could be more than we dreamed we could be. I experienced moments of sheer joy under his direction. My high school memories are band and choir. My condolences to his family. Know that this man changed many, many lives.
January 11, 2014
Karl was THE role model for all of us "kids" back in the day. I'm so happy that Allen Butcher and I were able to tell him that when the three of us got together in Sioux City in 2000. R.I.P. my friend, and keep blowing that trumpet!
Ron Sundermann
January 11, 2014
Mr. Rogosch was the most influential teacher in my life. He was a friend, a role model, a standard setter. He inspired all of us to do our best.
Sharon (Newman) Harris
January 11, 2014
Mr. Rogosch was such a special music teacher to so many, and I was one of them. He helped me to believe in myself as a musician, and I played the trumpet also. He was a man of integrity, honesty, and inspiration, and he will be missed greatly. Thank you, Mr. Rogosch, for being the passionate music teacher you were, as it could not help but brush off onto his students, too. I feel very blessed to have known Mr. Rogosch, and I will never forget him! My heart and prayers go out to the family. He will be missed so much!
God Bless,
Sharon
Debbie (harling) Horst
January 11, 2014
At a time in my life when I struggled the most with my self esteem, Mr. Rogosch was always there to make me feel worthy and special. Music was just a fragment of the gift he gave. His care was certainly a major factor in the adult I have become. Thank you, Mr Rogosch! Heaven is made all the sweeter with his arrival.
Ed & Patty Den Beste
January 11, 2014
Barb & Kent...our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family on the passing of Barb's father.
Steve Fogleman
January 11, 2014
Mr. Rogosch was (is) one of my heros growing up. I will miss him more.
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