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William Francis Rosman

1948 - 2025

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

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Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home

5701 CENTER ST

Omaha, Nebraska

UPCOMING SERVICE

Mass Of Christian Burial

Dec. 9, 2025

11:00 a.m.

St. John Vianney Catholic Church

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William Rosman Obituary

William Francis Rosman

April 1, 1948 - December 3, 2025

William Francis Rosman, age 77, passed away on December 3, 2025, surrounded by family.

Bill was born on April 1, 1948, in Harlan, Iowa, to Myron and Veronica Rosman. He graduated from St. Albert's in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

On November 16, 1968, Bill was united in marriage to Janice Friesen, and to this union four children were born. Bill married Kathryn Drybread on September 30, 1988.

Survivors include wife, Kathryn Rosman; son, Nicholas Rosman, and his wife Alyson, of Winnsboro, Texas; son, Thomas Rosman, and his wife Amanda, of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter, Teri Rosman, of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; daughter, Chris Rosman, and her husband Rich, of Omaha, Nebraska; stepson, Ryan Rosso, and his wife Kelly, of Phoenix, Arizona; stepson, Jason Rosso, and April Wiggins, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; and stepdaughter, Julie Shannon, and her husband Marv, of Omaha, Nebraska.

He is also survived by his sister, Mary Lou Crowder, of Glenwood, Iowa; and two brothers, Rudy Rosman, and his wife Pat, of McKinney, Texas and Steve Rosman, and his wife, Pam, of Council Bluffs, Iowa: eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Elaine; his brother, Jamie; and step-granddaughter, Lauren.

VISITATION will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, with a Memory Sharing Service to begin at 6 p.m. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will occur on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. GRAVESIDE SERVICE to follow at 12:30 p.m., at Omaha National Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the Open Door Mission.

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Dec. 7, 2025.

Memorial Events
for William Rosman

Dec

8

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home

5701 Center St, Omaha, NE 68106

Dec

9

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. John Vianney Catholic Church

5815 Oak Hills Drive, Omaha, NE 68137

Dec

9

Graveside service

12:30 p.m.

Omaha National Cemetery

14250 Schram Road, Omaha, NE 68138

Funeral services provided by:

Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home

5701 CENTER ST, Omaha, NE 68106

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Jean reiner

Earlier today

I have fond memories of Bill. Many taco nights with Bill and Kathy at American Legion in Millard. He was so much fun. And Kathy so devoted.

VFW, FRA, American Legion post Chaplain

Earlier today

Thank you for your Service May you be Granted Golden Wings to carry you on your Honorable Journey to a Restful Peace

Teri Rosman

Yesterday

I miss my Papa so much already!!

M S

Yesterday

Thank you for your military service

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