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Joel W. "Featherman" Rosenkranz (USN Ret.)
Joel W. "Featherman" Rosenkranz (USN Ret.)
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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Deana Rosenkranz-DeVore
November 13, 2006
Today is November 13,06
Just having lost an uncle it caused me to reflect back on the people we knew in this life time. I know feel that I understand why some choices that he made or didn't make. I just hope that you have finally found peace with everything and may whoever reads this trust that their higher power put them exactly where they are meant to be. Dee DeVore
Deana DeVore
November 23, 2003
I did not know that this site existed. I was thinking about my Husband who I just recently lost in October and all the time that We have lost. Something told Me to look at this site. I hope that He has finally found peace and that he is happy wherever he may be. I look at kids with their fathers and think about what might have been. Dee, Joel's youngest daughter
Dawn Schaefer
August 14, 2003
I am still being a selfish daughter.. but I have not gained the strength to make the trip to place you in the ocean. Soon..soon I will, but not yet.
Jeri Swenson
August 11, 2003
Today you would have turned 61. I cannot believe you have been gone 1 1/2 years already. I think of you often and miss you. I know you use to iritate me when you would call but I miss that. I miss you.
Your little sister, Jeri
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Dawn Schaefer
March 5, 2003
As the anniversary of my fathers death is upon us - I pray - and offer this prayer to everyone as well.
Come walk with me
Through the shadow of fear
Into the valley of doubt
Question all that you know
And what you hold dear
It is all an illusion
It can be gone tomorrow
In the blink of an eye
What will you do then?
For what you thought you knew
Would you laugh or cry?
For lies and delusion?
Cast them upon the water
Your plans laid so carefully
Kiss them goodbye with the tide
Yet the things we question
Are the very truths in eternity
It all begins and ends with you
Dare to look inside yourself
And to dream of what can be
And when it ends you begin again
Replace the things that do not work
With a vision that you foresee
Live as if it were tomorrow
Love as if it were today
copyright: Kitten
Jean Andre
April 11, 2002
My brother lived as he wanted to live. He was a "free spirit." I have no doubt Joel believed in God. I also have no doubt that he is now with Mom and Rita Marie. Joel spent Christmas with me. We made some of Mom's recipes---like salmon patties and fresh fried potatoes. We were given time together to reminance about our past lives. In the last two years or so, I have gotten to know Joel better. For that I am very greatful. I'm also thankful that he made it home from Phoenix. He did not die as a "John Doe". I am only sorry that I was not able to help him more, when he got back. Unfortunately I had lost my apartment the end of January and was living car - to - couch myself. I'm so-o-o very sorry, Joel!!! Give Mom and Dad a big hug for me and tell them I love them. I am sure they know that. Your younger sister, Jean.
Jane Bennett
April 11, 2002
I am sorry for the lost of your brother & father. I hope you all remember the good times! I hope Joel's soul is at peace!
Jane (Bergstrom) Bennett
Jim and Jeri Swenson
April 2, 2002
For my youngest brother, you were loved very much even though at times it did not feel like it. You will be greatly missed more than you will ever know. You have a wonderful daughter and you would be very proud of her. I hope our Mother gave you hell when you met up with her. May you always be warm and rest in peace until we meet again. I love you.
Your Little Sis
Jeri
Dawn Marie Schaefer
April 1, 2002
Joel was my father. He was an interesting human who lived life on his own terms. He was known by many but few knew him. Life was hard on my father and he made choices that made life harder. But he lived. He was a unique man.
Dennis & Judy Foley
March 31, 2002
For my brother Joel, may his soul finally find peace. GodBless Judy
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