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Edward Rosenau Obituary

Edward C. Rosenau, age 75, of Elgin, formerly of Carpentersville. Beloved husband for 37 years of the late Geraldine "Geri", nee Mattson; loving father of Melissa (Eric) Majewski and the late Rita L. Rosenau; proud and adoring grandpa of Gavin and Morgen Majewski, Kathy Burke, Jakie Burke, and Robert L. Rosenau. Fond Brother of the late Robert C. Rosenau. Resting at the Miller Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St. (Route 72/Higgins Road 3 blocks east of Route 31), in West Dundee on Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 10 a.m. Interment Acacia Park. Please omit flowers. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Rd., Union, IL 60180. Former 43 year letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service. For info., (847) 426-3436.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 25, 2012.

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November 10, 2012

Hi Papa!
We like to press the train horn.
Love, Gavin and Morgen

Dad

November 10, 2012

Hi Dad,
Sorry things happened so fast, but I know you wanted it that way. Thanks for everything. The kids miss their "Papa".
Love,
Melissa

Chris Duffy

February 3, 2012

Rest in Peace Eddie.

Jenifer Bieszczad ( formerly Livengood)

January 27, 2012

Melissa, you are still in my prayers! *hugs*

Edgardo Rivera

January 25, 2012

To my good friend Ed Rosenau you will me miss here from you friends in Asta Care your friends Edgardo Rivera, Liz Crawford, Donna K, Avis A, and the Staff of Asta Care in Elgin,IL

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