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John A. Rose Jr

September 23, 2021 | 11 comments

John A Rose Jr., 61, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Sparta.  He was born May 2nd, 1960 to John A Rose Sr and Virginia Rose (Mallette) in La Crosse.  He was united in marriage to Julie Miller on May 13th, 2005.

John graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1979 and later attended WWTC.  He was active in the deaf community.  He enjoyed gardening, the outdoors and was known for his art work.

John is survived by his wife, Julie and sweet dog Zoe; father, John Rose Sr.; siblings, John (Brenda) Lewis, Kelly (Mike) La Fleur, Michelle Rose, David (Laurie) Rose; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

John is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Rose.

The family would like to thank the care team of Mayo Hospice for taking such good care of John.

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 11:00 am at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason St, Onalaska with a visitation one hour prior to the service.  Pastor Scott Skogen will officiate.

Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.

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11 Comments

  1. Pamela Riggle

    I am very sorry to hear about John Rose. May the Lord be with you and family and friends during the difficult time ?..
    Prays for you.
    From,
    Pamela (Olson) Riggle

    • Angela Penelope Jadoo -walker

      I will never forget you uncle jack rose ? ♥ ? rest in the lord’s arms ? i love you .

  2. Roxanne Hicke

    Prayers for you all

  3. Rachele and Douglas Billings

    Doug and I were very sad to hear about John’s passing. We remember him as a very kind man who was friendly to everyone he met. We rejoice that he is now celebrating his eternal life with our Lord Jesus in Heaven.

  4. Michael W Peterson

    Michelle and family. I am very sorry to read about John. My deepest sympathy to all of you. From your classmate Michael Peterson

  5. Jacqueline Ann Haling

    John Rose Jr, I’m remembered you for 45 years for friend. You was friend with my brother Joe. I’m so sorry that you went thru with cancer.
    We love you. Jacqueline Haling

  6. Joy Gerke

    So sorry to hear about John. Will keep your family in our prayers.

  7. your 1st cousin Barbara Esquivel

    RIP my cousin whom I babysat many times when he was young.I’m am sad that I didn’t get to say Goodbye.I love you Jackie!❤️You are now with many loved ones in Heaven.I will see you again!❤️

  8. Cynthia Ondrejka

    PRAY FOR HIS FAMILY , GOD COMFORT THEM. I WISH THAT I BE THERE FOR HIS FUNERAL. I
    LIVE OUT OF STATE. ALL OF YOU ARE IN MY PRAYER!

  9. Victor Jadoo

    May you rest easy now John Rose! I grew up seeing you at family gatherings and with my Uncle Joe. I was always in awe of your art work. I remember you did a Chinese artwork on a goose egg! Sending my prayers to his wife and family. He was a great guy!

  10. Lita Bower

    Julie, sorry to hear that John died.

    Lita, your neighbor down the street.

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