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Paul Rosell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 10, 2005.

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ROSELL, Paul M. "Rosey", Age 61, of Gratis, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2005 at Middletown Regional Hospital. Paul was born to Charles and Anna Rosell on January 24, 1944 in Dayton. He was a graduate of Northridge High School. Mr. Rosell was a JR. Firefighter for Northridge Fire Department in Dayton. He and his wife, Careen Zimmerman, were married in December, 1961 in Belton, TX. Paul served in the Army during peacetime, enlisting in April, 1961 and discharged in April, 1964. After moving to the Middletown area in 1966, Paul became a firefighter for the city of Middletown and became one of the first paramedics in the late 1970's receiving the 1st Paramedic of the Year Award in 1983. Paul retired from the fire department in 1987 with Station 1 being the last house he made runs from. Mr. Rosell was a past Cub Master of Pack 63, later becoming Scout Master. Paul was founder of the first Explorer Post for the City's Division of Fire. In addition to being a firefighter/paramedic, Paul was owner of Memory Lane Videos and Rosell's Alarm Service. Upon moving to Gratis in 2000, he became the photographer/videographer for the Gratis Volunteer Fire Department, where he met and made many wonderful friends. Mr. Rosell was preceded in death by: his parents, Charles and Anna Rosell; and 3 brothers, Durwood, Merlin, and Walter Rosell. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Careen Rosell; a daughter, Carrie Rosell Forrer and special son-in-law, Rodney, of Gratis; a son, Joe Rosell and special daughter-in-law, Bobbie Jo, of Hunter; 5 precious grandchildren who brought him wonderful joy and happiness, Joshua Paul Forrer, Aaron Jay Forrer, Andrew Rodney Forrer, Casey June Rosell, and Joey Rosell; 6 sisters, Marie Kirk of Cincinnati, Catherine Downing of Phoenix, AZ, Bessie and husband Jerry (also known as mom and dad) Kirk of Kettering, Bernetta Chuvalas of Kettering, Charlotte and husband Bill Davidson of West Carrollton, and Edith and husband Bill Kelly of Kettering; 2 brothers, Melvin and wife Delores Rosell of Salt Lake City, UT and Curtis and wife Barbara Rosell of Kettering; also survived by many loving family members and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 11, 2005 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Baker-Stevens Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Friday, August 12, 2005 at 1:00 pm at Baker-Stevens Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Botts officiating. Interment will follow at Butler County Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the family in c/o Baker-Stevens Funeral Home-P.O. Box 421039, Middletown, OH 45042-0739.

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sheri monti

August 14, 2005

Carrie and family, so sorry to hear about Paul, i came up to rehab to see you and they told me. My heart and prayers go out to you all. Love ya!!!

Sean Kreck

August 13, 2005

I was very sad to hear Paul passed away. He was a friend to many. When my father died, Paul stepped in and became a surrogate father to me. He helped guide me during my teenage years. I know his death will be felt by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Carolyn Bartlett

August 12, 2005

The family of Bob Perry was very saddened to hear of Paul's passing the same day as Bob. We were unable to attend Paul's visitations, although we wanted to. We remember Paul quite fondly and have you all in our prayers at this most difficult time.

Bob Perry's daughter

tamera lewis

August 12, 2005

DEAR CAREEN,CARRIE,& JOE. THE LEWIS FAMILY TAMERA,TINA,& MILDRED WERE DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR OF PAUL'S PASSING.HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND A GREAT FIREMEDIC.I WAS IN THE FIRE EXP POST 178 FOR MIDDLETOWN FIRE DEPT YOU ALL WILL BE IN MY HEART AND PRAYER'S LOVE YOU ALL # 513-420-0153....

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Cheryl (Reuber) Evans

August 11, 2005

Dear Rosell family,

I attended Northridge school with Paul, and am so sad to hear of his passing. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Reuber Evans

Debbie Burdick (Korros)

August 11, 2005

Dear Careen, Carrie and Joe,

You're in my thoughts and prayers. Li love lou luys!!

Pat & Kaye Holweger

August 11, 2005

To the Rosell family

Please accept our condolences at your great loss. Our thoughts are with you. Paul will be greatly missed, especially at our monthly luncheons.

Eileen Kreck

August 10, 2005

Dear Careen, Carrie & Joe,

Frank and I were deeply saddened to

hear of Paul's passing. Also sorry we were unable to visit with you on

our travel thru Ohio in July. I will call you this week-end. Eileen

Lois Butch

August 10, 2005

Just remember, he may not be with you physically, but he will always be in your heart. That love will be with you until the day you join him in heaven.

George Spears

August 10, 2005

Deepest Sympathy to The Rosell Family on a great loss. He will be sadly missed. May GOD bless the family.

George Spears - Tom Caudill

Leesburg, Florida

Phil & Sharon Smiley

August 10, 2005

Uncle Paul, you will be greatly missed. You were always there with a smile on your face and willing to help those in need. We know God has a new Angel who will be looking over us all. Rest in peace Uncle Playpen.

JR , Lori, Dan, Jared, & Travis Hellmund

August 10, 2005

Dearest Rosell Family,

We can't express our feelings of sorrow for the loss of Uncle Paul. We am so grateful for the memories of the times we shared and for the fact that we were able to be together so recently. We pray that you will find comfort in your memories and in the fact that one day we will all be together again. In the meantime, you have a new guardian angel guiding your path.

We love you all.

Jodi Riddle

August 10, 2005

I am Joe and Bobie Jo's next door neighbor. I didn't know Paul that well (just to talk to him over the fence alot while he was at his sons house). He spread joy and happiness to everyone he was around. Just watching him outside playing with Joey (and Joe) would always bring a smile to my face, even when I was in a bad mood. You could tell that he loved his family more than anything. He was a wonderful man and he will be deeply missed!!

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