James F. "Jim" Rose

James F. "Jim" Rose

April 06, 1958 - April 11, 2025

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OREGON - James Francis Rose, age 67, of Oregon, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Agrace HospiceCare after a short but courageous battle with leukemia. He was born on April 6, 1958, in Highland, the son of Leo and Mary (Welch) Rose.


James graduated from Highland High School in 1976. He married Linda "Lyn" Rose on February 14, 1987, in Madison, Wis. He worked in maintenance and as a mechanic for UW-Madison, retiring on April 1, 2015.


James was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.


James is survived by his wife Lyn; sons, Michael (Jenni) White and Joe (Trisha) Rose; daughters, Linsi Wick, Heidi (Seth) Anderson and bonus daughter Jessie (Brian) Bailey; grandchildren, Avery, Brooke, Ryleigh, Devon, Aria, Mika and Easton; sisters, Linda (Bruce) Womack, Theresa (Donnie) Bomkamp, Sue (Jerry) Adamatz, Jan (Steve) Armstrong; and brother, Bob (Aggie) Rose, brother-in-law Gary Schmelzer (Terri), and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Leo; and brother, Don Rose.

 

A celebration of life will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025.


Special thanks to Russ and Mary Zuelke, Mary and Ken Gay, Jim and Linda Helt and Sandy and Tom McKinlay for the travel adventures, the laughs, the love and the support.
 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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A Memorial Tree was planted for James Francis Rose
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Oregon
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Brooke White
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To the sweetest soul and biggest blessing! You will forever be missed, and forever be remembered! Until we meet again opa, Love you more always 💝
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Teresa Terzich
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Thinking of you all and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy, Teresa Terzich and Family
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Joe Schutte
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Growing up two doors down from Jim in Oregon, I couldn’t have asked for a better neighbor or role model. Jim was always quick to lend a hand—whether it was helping with yard work, offering tools, or just sharing some friendly advice on whatever DIY project I was tackling (often a bit over my head). His quiet generosity and easygoing nature made him a true pillar of the neighborhood. I have vivid memories from my younger days—like the time I backed his truck into his boat trying to figure out a clutch. Any other adult might have lost their cool, but not Jim. He showed nothing but patience and kindness, time and time again. As I grew older, Jim and Lyn remained friends to our whole family. We’d spend hours just chatting, often about whatever project he had going on next—always something creative and hands-on. Even as we were preparing to move away, Jim still found ways to help—never hesitating to jump in when he saw me struggling with something solo down the block. That’s just who he was. Steady, kind, and always thinking of others. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered with gratitude and warmth. With love and respect, Joe from two doors down
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Ty Martin
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Jim was a great man. I always enjoyed golfing with him and chatting golf when we were around one another. His love and compassion for his family was beyond, and he will be greatly missed. Best of wishes for the family and friends.
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Doris Schmeichel
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Dear Jim, you have been one of my favorite guy friends. You always have taken care of your family and my friend Lyn. You will be so missed but not forgotten. Thanks for the Apple Pie on your patio, my friend.

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