Obituaries

October 9, 1928 to July 7, 2021

WINAMAC - Charles A. “Charlie” Rose Sr., 92, of Winamac, passed away Wednesday, July 7, at home.

He was born Oct. 9, 1928 in North Judson, to the late Rudolph and Mollie Rater Rose. On Oct. 28, 1950, he married Bernice M. Garling in Francesville. She passed away April 21, 2014.

Charles Rose Sr.

Survivors include:
Cathy (Don) Wegner, Winamac, Daughter
Diane (Kent) Kruzick, Winamac, Daughter
Charles “Chuck” (Wendy) Rose Jr., Winamac, Son
Chris (Megan) Wegner, Grandson
Jeremy (Tonia) Wegner, Grandson
Michelle (Paul) Miller, Granddaughter
Kendra Craft, Granddaughter
Colleen Denham, Granddaughter
Kyle Kruzick, Grandson
Michael Rose, Grandson
Katie Kennedy, Granddaughter
Evan Rose, Grandson
16 Great Grandchildren: Kolbey, Kelsey, Avery, Penelope, Celia, Hunter, Addyson, Anna, Alexis (Dylan), Allison, Sydney, Madelyn, Isaac, Ethan, Eva, and Lucy.
Rudolph “Rudy” Rose Jr., Winamac, Brother
James (Bertha) Rose, North Judson, Brother
Leonard (Evelyn) Garling, Francesville, Brother-in-law
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Ann Rose, Granddaughter
Edward (Shirley) Rose, Brother
Geraldine Rose, Sister-in-law

Mr. Rose was a longtime member of St. James Salem United Church of Christ in Francesville. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Union for over 30 years. He enjoyed building, woodworking, and gardening. Following retirement, he worked with his brothers doing construction. He was an avid country music fan. He enjoyed playing his guitar and making music with his family. He loved his family very much and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 11, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral Service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, July 12, at the funeral home with Rev. Nelda Seger officiating. Burial will be at St. James Salem Cemetery in Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Visitors are encouraged to observe current health and safety guidelines.

Memorial donations may be made to St. James Salem United Church of Christ Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Pulaski County. Make checks payable to Community Foundation with the church name in the memo line. Contributions may be left at the funeral home or mailed to the Community Foundation PO Box 407, Winamac, IN 46996 or made online at www.cfopc.org/donate.

Online tributes may be made online at www.frainmortuary.com.