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Robert Sylvan Rose, 92, of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at 3:55 p.m. in his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 1506 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana, with Rev. Walter Ciesla officiating. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. The family requests wearing something red or Indiana University apparel. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, Indiana, is handling arrangements.
He was born March 17, 1933, in Michigan City, Indiana, to the late Sylvan and Mary (Deets) Rose. On May 14, 1960, in Michigan City, Indiana, he married Angeline Zezula, who preceded him on Feb. 25, 2017.
Surviving are a daughter, Deborah Rose of Michigan City, Indiana; two sons, Robert Rose of Long Beach, Indiana, and Jeffrey (Denise) Rose of Laguna Niguel, California; and three grandchildren, Erik, Hannah and Laura.
Bob was the retired president and cofounder of General Insurance Services and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and Michigan City Exchange Club.
Contributions may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Brick Campaign, 1506 Washington St., Michigan City, IN 46360.
To sign a guestbook and leave condolences online, visit our website at www. otthaverstock.com.
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Earl Cunningham
August 1, 2025
Had the good fortune to know Bob and coach his children. He was still coming to the NAC well into his 80´s and then to Planet Fitness in his 90´s. Always upbeat and friendly. RIP
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