Alfred Edward Rosecrans

Rosecrans, Alfred
Clark Lake, Michigan
Alfred Edward Rosecrans, 88, from Clark Lake, MI, went home to be with the Lord on
Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Ed was born on December 10, 1936, in Jackson, MI to Alfred
and Alverine (Moring) Rosecrans. He graduated from East Jackson High School in 1956
and proudly served in the U.S.Army as a project engineer in special projects and
research division from 1958-1964. Ed attended University of Michigan and went on to
pursue his Bachelor's degree in Virginia in Chemical Engineering. He began working at
Dow Chemical and then joined Aeroquip where he spent his career until retirement. Ed
was a chemist working in the development of hoses where he did develop and receive a
patent for the AQP hose during his time there. Ed thoroughly enjoyed and spent many
afternoons watching skydiving at Napoleon airport. He loved to fly which resulted in him
obtaining his pilot license to fly private planes. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing,
camping, riding motorcycles and traveling. He loved spending time with his family and
they enjoyed many family outings together. Ed loved his grandchildren and was lovingly
known as the "fun grandpa" teaching them many tricks. He will be remembered as a
devoted husband, father and grandfather, who will truly be missed by all who knew and
loved him.
Ed married the love of his life, Cathy Sue Rice, on June 7, 1975, in Manchester, MI.
They would have celebrated their 50th anniversary together this June.
Ed is survived by his wife, Cathy Rosecrans; his children, Marcia (Stu) Pickard, Diane
(William) Pemberton and Tricia (Brian) Metcalf; his sister, Alrie (Barry) Middlebrook; his
grandchildren, Dan (Maya) Pickard, Amanda Pickard, Cameron (Cierra) Pickard, Arielle
Metcalf, Brooke Metcalf, Kaci Metcalf and Jeremiah Metcalf; his great grandchildren,
Miles Pickard and Nora Pickard; many nieces and nephews; and many friends. He is
preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Rosecrans and Alverine Rosecrans Clark; and
his brother William Rosecrans.
Ed's family and friends will gather on May 17, 2025 for a celebration of life at Village
Hope Church, 123 W. Porter St, Jackson, MI with visitation to begin at 10 a.m. until time
of service at 11am. Pastor Jeremy Toyer officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Henry Ford Hospice and the Village
Hope Church in Jackson, MI. Please leave a message of comfort for Ed's family or sign
his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com