Jeffrey John "Jeff" Rosnow
October 03, 1956 - September 29, 2020
Obituary
OREGON - Jeffrey John “Jeff” Rosnow, age 63, of Oregon, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise, Idaho, due to complications from surgery. He was born on Oct. 3, 1956, in Clintonville, Wis., the son of John and Joan (Ferg) Rosnow.
Jeff was the first of his family to graduate from Clintonville High School. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, graduating in 1979 with a Food Science degree. He married the love of his life, Nancy Fischer on July 4, 1980, in Potter, Wis. They started a family in Iowa, raising three boys, with many camping adventures, walks to Dairy Queen, and trips up north.
Jeff’s career started at Oscar Mayer in Davenport, Iowa, was promoted to a new role with Kraft in Madison, Wis., and finished his career with Mondelez as Director of Commercialization. Jeff retired after 38 years of developing Lunchables, accumulating wiener whistles, trying numerous snack foods, and traveling the world. He was a devoted member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oregon, Wis., serving on many committees, teaching Sunday School, and was especially passionate about singing for the choir and church band, Soulvation. He was a proud Boy Scout troop leader, committee chair, and charter representative for 16 years. Jeff loved spending his time outdoors, running, walking, gardening, attending Badgers games, playing catch with Buck, and being a friendly neighbor. Grandpa Rosnow, Dad, Pops, and Husband will be greatly missed by his family.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Joshua (Robyn) Rosnow, Joseph (Brenna) Rosnow and Jonathan Rosnow (fiancée, Clare); grandchildren, Boaz, Ceres and Evelyn; mother, Joan Rosnow; sister, Becky Cater; brother, Todd (Ann) Rosnow; brother-in-law, Thomas Paiser; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John Rosnow; sister, Peggy Paiser; and brother-in-law, Leroy Cater.
An outdoor visitation will be held at ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. A private family memorial service will be held on Monday. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, social distancing and face masks are required.
Memorials in Jeff’s name will be used to commemorate his commitment to his faith at St. John’s Lutheran Church and his devotion to the Boy Scouts. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Sun Oct 4, 2020 @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
St. John's Lutheran Church (Oregon) • 625 E. Netherwood St., Oregon, WI 53575
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Ryan Anderson
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Jeff cared deeply about St. John's in Oregon, WI and wanted it to be a place we could all be proud of for years to come. He chaired our most recent capital campaign that raised more money than what many of us thought was possible. I'm sad that he'll never be able to see the new sanctuary, but he played an pivotal role in moving that work forward. That is one of many gifts that he left us as a dear and devoted member. God's blessing be upon Jeff and his family as they morn his loss. Our church family morns his loss with you. With you in love and faith, Ryan Anderson
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John and Brenda Cuta
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Dear Nancy and family,
our hearts are heavy with the news of Jeff's passing, we remember his smile and laugh whenever communicating with him. He had such a love for his family and would speak so proudly of his boys and grandchildren.
St John's will miss him immensely too! When he had an idea, it was followed through with great energy and pride.
Nancy, we sure wish we could give you a huge, tight hug today.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Warmest hugs and with great sympathy,
John and Brenda Cuta
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Joanne Gladden
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Jeff was a rare gem in the precious assets of St. John's. I knew him as a leader in the Forward in Faith Campaign, giving enormous amounts of his time and talent to achieve our goals. He will now have the best seat ever to watch his efforts come to fruition. He was so proud of his family and spoke with delight about his trips to visit them, grandkids holding a special place in his heart. He was a man of deep faith and was comfortable singing and talking with me and others about his love and certainty of God's presence in his life. He was big in stature and even bigger in heart and soul. I am sure I write this for many at St. John's who will miss him very much. Dear Nancy and family, we send you our love and care to surround you in this time of grief and loss.
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Larry & Sharon Nevenhoven
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Our deepest sympathy to Nancy as well as Josh, Joe, Jon & their families. Larry and I shared many Oregon Marching Band memories with Nancy and Jeff. We are so sorry for your loss.
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Ondra Williams
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Jeff will be dearly missed in the band, the choir, as the chair of the worship committee and capital campaign, and as a dear friend. His passion and compassion shined through in all he did, in decorating the sanctuary for Christmas, in singing, in leading prayers during meetings, in his friendly greeting to Jordy & I when we ran into each other while out running or walking, in his joyful laugh and caring words. On a Zoom call with the band a few months ago, we enjoyed a virtual tour of the indoor garden that he was so lovingly and proudly attending to. I respected Jeff greatly, and will deeply miss him. Continued prayers for Nancy, family, and all grieving from this great loss. God’s peace.
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John and Barb Carter
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Jeff will be missed at St John’s. He has been the chairman of many committees and has followed through with his ideas. Forward in Faith Campaign was one of his latest ventures which was met with great success. Prayers to Nancy and the boys and their families he was very proud of all of you. Sending you hugs at this time.