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Walter J. "Sonny" Rose

Walter Rose Obituary

Rose, Walter J. "Sonny" Sunday, October 26, 2008. Age 71 years. Wally is survived by the love of his life Margaret, his cherished children Dolora (Rick) Herrera, Mary (Rob) and James Rose, and granddaughters Jordyn and Jensyn Rose. He is the beloved son of Marie and the late Joseph Rose, and the dear brother of Carol Ann (the late William) Callahan, Charlotte (Geno) Tomao, Arlene (Joseph) Santoro and Barry (Dora) Rose. He also survived by his brother-in-law, Richard Thielen, nieces, nephews, other family and many dear friends. Funeral Services WEDNESDAY, October 29, 2008, 11 AM at SOUTHERN WISCONSIN VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY, in Union Grove. Wally was a U.S. Navy veteran and was a retiree of the Milwaukee County Park System. He was a member The Milwaukee County Labor Council AFL-CIO and the NRA. He will forever be remembered as a great story teller who loved making people laugh. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aurora VNA Zilber Family Hospice, 1155 Honey Creek Parkway, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPEL 414-282-6080 On-line condolences & directions: www.pkfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Oct. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Rose

20 Entries

Sue Knaak

November 13, 2008

I was so sad to hear of the passing of Wally. He was one of my many supervisors when he worked for the Milw Cnty Parks. He was always filled with such joy, and had a endless array of stories. He will truly be missed. He often spoke of his wife and kids and I know they miss him termendously. Try to remember him as I do my parents. Never a loss - always as a blessing !!!

Tony Gomez

October 31, 2008

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Mr. Rose was a very special individual that had a long lasting affect on everyone he met. His personality was addiciting and stories impossible to forget. I will miss seeing him in the bank telling his stories of long ago. I will never forget him. You are truley blessed to have been apart of his life and he was truley blessed to be apart of yours Mrs. Rose. You are a great person Mrs. Rose and he will always be with you and the entire Rose family.

Catherine Jean-Corson

October 29, 2008

Uncle Wally....Just the sound of his name brings a smile to your face. He was indeed a very special man. He always made you feel special and loved. He was a man of respect, encouragement, and integrity. Uncle and Auntie had a love that is very very rare, especially these days. They were truly soul-mates who truly loved each other. Uncle would ALWAYS see the light in every situation. Uncle you loved to dance, well now you are dancing on streets of gold, and probably actually flying with those ears of yours. You were a good man and you shall be missed immensely! Until we see you again....know that you were loved a great deal, by everyone whose life you touched.

Jackie Spines

October 29, 2008

Mr. Rose will truly be missed, he used to be a customer of mine at the bank and I always admired the love he had for his wife. I will always remember the conductor hat and huge smile he wore everyday he came in. May god bless you and your family

Bob & Jackie (Lewis) Armstrong

October 29, 2008

Our prayers & thoughts are with Margaret, Dolora, Mary & James. I grew up with these guys, knowing Wally for many years and his joy and laughter will surely be missed. I'll always have great memories of him.

Joe & Shirley (Ahles) Shircel

October 29, 2008

Margaret and Family,
Our hearts go out to comfort all of you. May you find peace and comfort in all of your treasured memories.

Nicole Robson

October 29, 2008

Uncle was a sonny of a different kind to me. He was always sunny! Bright, cheerful and warm. His smile would light up a room and his beautiful strories would light up my life and the lives of my children. The love he so descriptively showed to Aunty was amazing and tresured lessons on how marriage should be. I can picture him now telling Jesus about "Charlie!" He will be missed and forever remembered.

terry lopez

October 29, 2008

wally you will be deeply missed at steins garden & gifts. we will never forget your huge smile and the way you mad all the full time cashiers smile. we will miss you but we will never forget you. we will remember you when we talk to your wife and in our prayers. love always terry lopez and all full time cashiers at steins

Sue Joyce

October 28, 2008

Mr. Rose was one of the most positive patients I have had the pleasure to work with. We will miss his laugh and his jokes. It was my privilege to participate in his care over the years. My condolences to Margaret and his family.

Steven & Laura Urbaniak

October 28, 2008

Wally was a sweet and loving man who was truly a gift to all who were lucky enough to know him. I believe that he leaves everyone with at least one special memory that they will cherish forever. I know that he has left me with many. Our deepest sympathy to his family with much love and many prayers.

Mary K. Rose

October 28, 2008

My dad was the bravest and most unselfish man I will ever know. His goal every day was to make people happy, make them feel special, make them laugh, make life better for them. It truly was an honor and a privlege to be able to help my Mom take care of him. What a blessing he gave me to let me do that for him. He always inspired me to be a good person. That is his legacy.

Steven Wattawa

October 28, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Denise Goos

October 28, 2008

Mrs. Rose and Family,

My deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Mr. Rose will be missed by so many. I know I will miss his stories of his adventures and experiences in life and most of all his outlook on life and his humor. And all of us will miss his talking of his sweetheart and love of his life, his Margaret. He is a man so many of us admired and cherished. Mr. Rose will never be forgotten only remembered as a man like no other.

Love Denise

Gil and Eva Gonzalez

October 28, 2008

Wally will be very much missed. He was a great man, great personality, loved by all. You have my deepest sympathy along with my family.
God Bless you all

Jack Pike, CNA, ZFH

October 28, 2008

I was saddened by Wally's sudden departure. While I only knew him during his final hours, I knew that he was a gentle, wonderful man who gave and received loving smiles.

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