Robert J. Rossman

Robert Joseph “Bob” Rossman, 66, died Wednesday, April 3rd at Lake Taneycomo in Branson, Missouri. He was born on March 19, 1947 in Ottawa, Kansas to John J. Rossman and Agnes M. Wolken Rossman. Bob grew up in Richmond, Kansas and was a member of the last graduating class of Princeton High School in 1965. Bob joined the Unites States Army in 1966 where he was trained as a supply specialist and truck driver. He fought in the Vietnam War in 1967 and 1968 serving in Cam Rahn Bay as part of the Counteroffensive Phase III. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Specialist-Technician and received several service and marksmanship awards. Bob married Vyonne “Vi” Biegert Rossman on November 28, 1970 in Ottawa. Bob was a lifelong resident of Franklin County and was an active member of the community. He worked for Underwood Equipment John Deere for 27 years and retired in 1997. Bob was a proud Vietnam Veteran and was a charter member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 912 in Ottawa and held several offices including president. He was instrumental in bringing the traveling Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall to Ottawa and he continued to support veteran’s rights up until his death. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Don Rossman, and his beloved son John Robert Rossman. He is survived by his loving wife, Vi, of Princeton; son, Father Christopher Rossman of Holton; daughter Becky (Steve) Schneider and granddaughters Bailey and Camryn, all of Overland Park; brothers Jim (Betty) Rossman, Albert, KS; Virgil (Pat) Rossman, Art (Phyllis) Rossman, Earl Dean Rossman, all of Richmond; sisters Mary (Roger) Mulrenin of Fenton, MI; Erma Jean (Dan) Brown of Gardner; Dorothy (Bob) Shields of Princeton, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, and many friends. SERVICES: A Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ottawa, 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. IN STATE: Friends may pay their respects to Mr. Rossman at Dengel & Son Mortuary, after 4:00 P.M. Monday, April 8, 2013. A Rosary will be said at 6:30 Monday evening, followed by family and friends visitation at 7:00. CEMETERY: Interment Mt. Calvary, Ottawa, Kansas MEMORIALS: The family suggests memorial contributions to Robert Rossman Memorial c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. An online Guest Book is available at www.dengelmortuary.com.