James Rosche

JAMES FREDERICK ROSCHE

Marion

James Frederick Rosche, 86, of Marion, died on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services: 11 a.m. Monday,

Dec. 12, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with visitation one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Michael Metz will officiate. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Jim was born April 11, 1930, in Minneapolis, Minn. He attended Iowa State University and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He worked at Iowa Electric Power Co. before buying Price Electric and Hardware in Marion. He was a lifetime member of Theta Xi fraternity. He married Joan Petty on Dec. 21, 1957.

His survivors include his wife, Joan; sons, John and David (Cynthia); and daughter, Wendy (Derek) Coffman. He had seven grandchildren, Tyler (Melissa) Rosche, Rachel (Carsten) Reinsch, Cayla Rosche, Melody Rosche, Erin Rosche, Trevor Coffman and Malcolm Coffman. He had a beloved great-granddaughter, Nora Kate Reinsch; and great-grandson, Wyatt Lane.

He spent many happy hours on the links at Cedar Rapids golf courses. He enjoyed traveling, and especially loved driving his 1968 Chevrolet Impala convertible in MotorIoway. He delighted in woodworking and made beautiful wood fixtures for Kenwood Park, including the small cross for the altar. He loved the great outdoors and passed this passion along to his children.

His parents, John and Mabel Rosche; infant daughter, Susan Rosche; and sisters, Nancy Pierson and Jean Olszewski, preceded him in death.

The family suggests memorial contributions to be directed to Kenwood Park United Methodist Church, where Jim was a longtime member.

Mercy Hospice provided comfort and gentle care in his final days, and we are so grateful.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.