In Loving Memory
Vergene Rosewall

VISITATION
Wednesday, December14, 2016
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Ruthven, Iowa

MILITARY GRAVESIDE
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
1:00 P.M.
Highland Cemetery
Ruthven, Iowa

American Legion Post #33
Ruthven, Iowa

Vergene George Rosewall, son of George and Lena M. (Whitford) Rosewall, was born December 6, 1930 in Ruthven, Iowa. He was the first infant delivered by Dr. Peter Fransco in Ruthven. Vergene began his education at Highland Township #2 and completed 8th grade. He completed his education in Ruthven, graduating from Ruthven High School.

Vergene served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After being honorably discharged, Vergene farmed near Ruthven. He was blessed with four children.

Vergene later moved to Moorhead, Minnesota and Fargo North Dakota where he ran an insurance agency for several years. After retiring, he returned to Ruthven and later made his home in Hull, Iowa.

Vergene enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He had an interest in wildlife.

Vergene passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016, at the Sioux Center Memorial Hospital in Sioux Center, Iowa, at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his children, Sam (Linda) Rosewall of Des Moines, Iowa, Shane Rosewall of Des Moines, Iowa, Cathy (Robert) Evans of Cameron, Missouri and Lori (Fred) Rosewall of Newton, Iowa; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters, Lorine Matters of Urbandale, Iowa, Evon (Ron) Struthers of Spencer, Iowa and Karrol (Ron) Subbert of Pella, Iowa; nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home