Oscar J. Rosin

5/19/2012

Oscar J. Rosin, 90, Rosin Road, De Pere died Saturday May 19, 2012, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 12, 1922 in the Town of Wrightstown to the late Albert and Elsie Zuelke Rosin.  On April 13, 1946, he married Betty Schubring.  They were privileged to celebrate 66 years of marriage.  Oscar was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942 until 1946.  He served with the 477^th Quarter Master Trucking Regiment, Northwest Service Command on the Alcan Highway and was later stationed at the Army Academy at West Point.  Oscar was able to go on the Old Glory Honor flight to Washington, D.C.  He was a member of Urban Klister Post 436 American Legion of Wrightstown.  Oscar enjoyed polka music, fishing, deer hunting out West with his son-in-law Mark and riding along with his grandson Nathan on many road trips.  He was also a member of Zion United Methodist Church, Forest Junction. He is survived by his wife, Betty; four children   Clyde (Blackie) Rosin, De Pere; Dave (Kathy) Rosin, Little Chute; Linda (Mark) Schnell, Brillion; Dale (Pat) Rosin, Morrison; 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 sisters   Irma Scheibe and Irene Scheibe, sisters-in-law   Ruth Rosin, Cordell Hurst, Freida Schubring, Dorothy Wink and Toni Rosin, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers   Robert, Ervin, Harold, Melvin and Lester; one sister and three brothers-in-law   Inez Zittlow, Harvey Zittlow, Ed Scheibe and Walter Scheibe; one daughter-in-law, Kris Rosin; two sisters-in-law   Geraldine Rosin and Flora Persohn; three brothers-in-law  Bill Persohn, Lawrence Schubring and Roy Wink Friends may call from 3 00 to 6 00 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Zion United Methodist Church, Forest Junction.  Celebration of Oscar’s life will be at 6 00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Becky Kindschi officiating.  Burial at Forest Home Cemetery.  Urban Klister Post 436 American Legion Wrightstown will accord military honors. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established in Oscar’s name. Nickel Funeral Home, Morrison, assisting the family. Words cannot express our gratitude to Unity Hospice for the loving care extended to Oscar and our family.