Dennis Roosa Obituary
Dennis Roosa, 77, of Webster City died Thursday, May 29, 2025 at MercyOne Hospital in Des Moines. Per his wishes, he was cremated and no services are scheduled at this time. Foster Funeral and Cremation Center is caring for Dennis and his family.
Dennis Earl Roosa, son of Howard and Mabel Waddle Roosa, was born January 18, 1948 in Clarion. He attended school in Clarion and Webster City. Dennis was united in marriage to Donna Adams on February 23, 2001 in Webster City. He worked at various jobs over the years – IBP Meat Processing, Electrolux, Daily Freeman Journal and Walmart prior to his retirement.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Donna of Webster City; children, Mandy (Valentin) Ferto, Jammie (Renate) Venegas, Mikaela (Enrique) Sosa all of Webster City, Mike Roosa of Shenandoah, Tina Roosa of Webster City, Gloria (Michelle) Roosa of Kentucky, Shannon Keller of Sioux City; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Sandy Gumm; brother, Larry (Cindy) Roosa; sisters-in-law, Sheryl Roosa of Webster City and Linda Roosa of Stanhope.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Delores Sternum and Carol Jo and brothers, Bob Roosa and Ronnie Roosa.
He enjoyed woodworking projects, family BBQs, BINGO, trips to the casino and being outdoors.
800 Willson Avenue, Webster City, IA 50595
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