Fr. Aelred Robert Rosser

1939 - 2026

Apr 13, 1939 - Mar 2, 2026

All services for Fr. Aelred Robert Rosser will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs, MO. A memorial service will commence at 5:00 p.m. Memories of Fr. Aelred and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com

Fr. Aelred Robert Rosser, 86, a resident of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully at the Blue Springs Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Blue Springs, MO. He was born April 13, 1939, to William E. and Wilma "Jeannie" (Rose) Rosser in Kansas City, MO.

Fr. Aelred served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a Monk in the order of St. Benedict at Conception Abbey in Conception, MO where he taught for 30 years. Fr. Aelred served numerous parishes throughout his vocation. In his spare time Fr. Aelred enjoyed singing, playing piano, gardening, and acting. He acted in a small part in the Movie King of the Hill. Fr. Aelred was proud that he had taught in 9 different countries. Above all teaching, and spiritual service were most important to him. He treasured the fact that he was director for The Iraqi Student Project "A project which placed college age Iraqi refugees in universities throughout the United States, in the spirit of Maria Montessori".

Fr. Aelred Rosser was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Chuck Rosser. He is survived by his brothers, Bill Rosser of Grain Valley, MO, Greg Rosser of Missouri; sister-in-law, Barbara Rosser of Independence, MO; numerous nieces and nephews.