John E. Rosol, Sr.

MADISON-John E. Rosol Sr., age 69, of Madison, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at St. Mary's Hospital with the love of his life by his side. He was born on Aug. 2, 1946, in Richland Center, the son of Charles and Bess (Kratche) Rosol. John graduated from Central High School in 1964. He joined the U.S. Marine Corp at 17 years old and served his country in Vietnam. John married Anna Mae Younger on Nov. 9, 1968, in Madison at St. James Catholic Church. He worked for the City of Madison, Motor Equipment Dept. for 37 years, retiring in 2004. John was a life member of VFW Post No. 1318 and was an active member of Laborers Local 236. He loved traveling out West and was an avid Badgers and Packers fan. John's faith and family were of the utmost importance to him. John is survived by his wife of 47 years, Anna Mae; children, John (Laura) Rosol Jr., Kimberley Rosol (Mike Grieshammer) and Thomas Charles (Teresa) Rosol; grandchildren, Timothy John, Trinity and Tiffany Stevens, Lucas Davidson, Makenzie and Jenna Mae Rosol, and Tyson and Evan Rosol; great-grandchild, Vance "George"; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Keith; sisters, Betty and Annette; and uncles, aunts and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, with Father John Silva presiding. Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, and at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Endowment Fund or charity of choice. "Dad-Grandpa: You are our hero. John, you are my love, my heart and my rock. Love, Anna Mae. Love you forever and a day." Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420