Roland J Rosenkranz
June 06, 1940 - September 27, 2021
Obituary
MADISON - Roland J. Rosenkranz, age 81, of Madison, passed away on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. He was born on June 6, 1940, in Highland, the son of Charles and Josephine (Votruba) Rosenkranz.
Roland served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany, where he met his wife, of 49 years, Gisela. He worked as an industrial engineer for Rayovac for many years. After retirement, he and Gisela enjoyed travel, with Turkey, Spain, Mexico and Peru being a few of their adventures. Roland enjoyed woodworking, painting, landscaping and genealogy.
Roland is survived by his dedicated and loving wife, Gisela; two sons, Roland (Jean Crupper) Rosenkranz Jr. and Neil Rosenkranz; granddaughter, Addisen (Josh) Carson; and great-grandson, Cooper Carson. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Memorial Service will be held at Gunderson West Funeral and Cremation Care, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, with the Rev. Mark Remner presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5:30 p.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Burial will be held in the Highland Public Cemetery at a later date.
A special thank you to our many many supportive friends. Without them, the past year would have been impossible. Their friendship made all prior years a blessing in every regard.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761
Events
Visitation
Thu Oct 7, 2021 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM CDT
Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
Memorial Service
Thu Oct 7, 2021 @ 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care • 7435 University Ave., Middleton, WI 53562
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Memories
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Larry Goad
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Will never forget the fishing experience Roland and I had in 1987 after I bought new boat. While fishing in lake Mendota on sunny afternoon and not catching any fish we both got so tired so we just fell asleep in bottom of boat for an hour. Surprised no one called police from seeing an empty boat in middle of the lake. We always laughed about that fishless memory. Rest in peace dear friend.
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Aimee Bjorklund
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Roland was a great partner while working as a volunteer at the Restore West. After working on and off together Roland found out my last name and it was determined his son and my husband knew each other and each others family. I was very sad when I found out Roland was sick and when he passed. Prayers for Roland and his family.
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Mike Thompson
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My condolences to the family of Roland Rosenkranz. I was an accountant at Rayovac for many years and had the good fortune of working with Roland on many projects. He was an excellent industrial engineer. In spite of time pressures, he would always come through with the requested information. Roland was perceptive, and offered very good advise. He also had a wonderful, dry sense of humor which I enjoyed immensely, sharing many laughs. It was a pleasure to have had the opportunity to work with Roland, may he rest in peace. Mike Thompson
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Mark + David + Nick + Alex Cohen-Leddy
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Grandpa Roland will forever be in our hearts and a star in the sky to guide us all. Much love to the entire family.
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Jim Meyers
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I send my deepest sympathy on your loss. Rolly was a Highland High School friend. We played baseball together, he was my catcher for two years. Good friendship growing up in Highland !!! Jim Meyers
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Larry Goad
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Roland, Gisala, Linda and I went to get something to eat before we went to a Peter, Paul, and Mary consert in lake Delton long time ago. Being a 4 lane street by hotel we were returning to hotel, Roland had to step on to get into parking lot, but before he could see her in driveway he was able to hit his brakes. This her (lady) was Mary of the famous trio. He almost made it a duo singing group that day. I loved picking on him for years about that, all he did was crack a smile, never a huge laugh. They were his favorite group too.