Robert B. "Bob"  Rose

 

Robert B. “Bob” Rose, age 71 of Rockwall, TX, passed away peacefully January 9, 2010, surrounded by members of his family. He was born November 18, 1938, in Angola, IN, to Edward Milton & Josephine Rose. Bob graduated from Cal Poly Pomona in 1962 with a BS in Electronic Engineering and worked for the Department of the Navy for 34 years. He loved his family very much and perhaps his country equally. Bob had a passion for sports and weekends were spent watching baseball, European soccer and football. He loved the Chicago Cubs, UW Huskies and the San Diego Chargers. Bob was a ham radio operator (K6GKU), for more than 50 years. He was a member of the NRA and the Amateur Radio Association and attended First United Methodist Church of Heath, TX.

 

Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years: Marilyn Rose of Rockwall, TX; sons: Kevin M. Rose & wife Julie of Forney, TX, and Greg S. Rose & wife Tonya of Alpine, CA; daughter: Stacey Klimek & husband Steve of Seattle, WA; sister: Susan Jo Krieb & husband Richard of Desert Hot Springs, CA; grandchildren: Chad and Tawni Brewer, Heather, Reagan, Grant, Nicholas, Jacob, Joshua and Jayson Rose; three nieces and two nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents.

 

No services will be held. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Bldg Fund, 201 Lawrence Dr, PMB 415, Heath, TX 75032.