Stephen L. Rosman

1954 - 2026

Stephen L. Rosman

August 17, 1954 - January 15, 2026

Stephen L. Rosman, of Council Bluffs, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born August 17, 1954, in Harlan, IA to the late Myron and Veronica (Gue) Rosman, the youngest of 6 kids. Steve graduated from St. Albert High School with the Class of 1972. He went on to graduate from Creighton University and Creighton School of Law. After law school he worked for 3 years for Fred Kraschel. He then went into partnership with Hugh Finerty at 502 So. 7th St. Steve also worked part-time as a judicial hospitalization referee for 10 years, handling commitments for mental illness and substance abuse. He also served 4 years as a county magistrate. Two of his favorite parts of the job were presiding at weddings and representing children who were being adopted. He took part for many years on National Adoption Day. Steve retired in May of 2019 after suffering a massive stroke during open heart surgery. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #1045. Steve was an avid fan of Star Trek and enjoyed collecting coins and antiques and anything related to John F. Kennedy. In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by his brothers, Jamie and Bill, sister, Elaine, sister-in-law, Patricia Rasmussen and brother-in-law, Ben Crowder. Steve is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pam; brother, Rudy (Pat) Rosman; sister, Mary Lou Crowder and sisters-in-law, Edith Rosman and Kathy Rosman; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and many friends.

Wake service, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m. followed by visitation with the family until 7:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Memorial Mass, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church. Inurnment St. Joseph Cemetery with a lunch following at Kottas Hall, St. Peter's. Memorial contributions are suggested to the National Alliance of the Mentally Ill.