Vince Rosemore
December 18, 1939 ~ September 2, 2009
Vince Rosemore, 69, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services was held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at the First United Methodist, Miller with Pastor MaryAnn Sheldon officiating. Burial followed in Hillcrest Cemetery, Miller with masonic and military rites. Visitation was held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 7, 2009 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service at the church.
Vince was born December 18, 1939, in Miller, SD to Clarence and Martha “Margie” (Stonefield) Rosemore. He grew up and attended school in Miller. After school, Vince worked for Roth Creamery, Groover Construction and later he and his brother Gus owned and operated a gas service station.
In 1959, Vince started working for Mrs. E.O. Reck at Miller Furniture Store and Funeral Home, where he drove Ambulance. After Mrs. Reck passed, Vince worked for her son Jack and later worked with Dick Frank, John Luce, Mandy Luikens and Tiffany Hofer until his retirement in the spring of 2009 due to health problems. He was very proud of his fifty years of dedication to the funeral home. He took the business very seriously and had a true compassion for the business.
While working at the Reck Funeral Home, Vince purchased Dowlite Burial Vault Company. Vince started his own transportation business, transporting for many funeral homes in several states.
Vince served eighteen years in the United States National Guard retiring as a Sargeant. He also owned and operated the Miller Ice Business, sold Combined Insurance and ran a lawn service. He sold monuments for West River Monument for forty years.
On November 19, 1960, Vince married Barbara “Bobbi” Pfeifer. They lived in Miller until his death.
Vince was a member of the Miller Lions Club, Masonic Lodge and First United Methodist Church where he served as a youth leader.
Grateful to have shared in Vince’s life is his wife, Bobbi; two daughters: DeAnn (Jeff) Hargens and Marla (Eric) Bertsch, all of Miller, SD; son, Michael Rosemore of Rapid City, SD; five grandchildren: Cindy and Sarah Hargens and Amber Bertsch and fiancé Colton VanDerWerff, Nicholas and Nathan Bertsch; two great grandchildren: Jenna Jane Hargens and Jaymin VanDerWerff; brothers: Gus (Carolyn) Rosemore and Loren (Angie) Rosemore, both of Miller, SD ; two sisters: Loretta (Erv) Diede of Hastings, MN and Leila (Marlin) Jerpseth of Burnsville, MN; sister-in-law, Angie Rosemore of Hawthorne, NV; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Margie Rosemore; and two brothers: Orville “Bud” Rosemore and Larry Rosemore.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Vince's arrangements.
MINISTER
Pastor MaryAnn Sheldon
CASKETBEARERS
Kenny Rosemore
Joe Rosemore
Monte Heilman
Dave Belzer
Larry Arbogast
Mike Luze
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Jim Hart
Dick Frank
Bob Lager
Norm Willard
Joe Thiel
Mel Rodney
Vince Lumby
Kenny VanZee
Bob Hanks
Jerry Kittleson
Leo Rawstern
USHERS
Gene Norton
Doug Fritsche
ORGANIST
Nancy Ohnstad
SOLOIST
Gary Hargens
"Angels Among Us"
"On Eagle's Wings"
MUSIC SELECTIONS
"Old Rugged Cross"
"On The Road Again"
INTERMENT
Hillcrest Cemetery - Miller, SD
with Masonic and Military rites
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Aunt Bobbie and family,
I am saddened to hear about Uncle Vince’s passing. It had been years since I had seen him but I remember him teasing me when I was young and that is how I will remember him. I am sure that he is at peace now. Words always seem so empty at a time like this but know that our thoughts and prayers have been with you and we hope that you too can find some peace in his passing.
With love and respect,
Patty and Brad Holm
Bobbi and family, You are in my prayers. Memories of Vince go back alot of years, oh, the conversations we would have in the mornings at Conoco. Your loss will be felt by many. Sincerely, Jenise
Bobbie and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keep you in our prayers
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father, my thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
With Sympathy,
Becky Mins
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless…
Aunt Bobbie, DeeAnn, Marla, Mike and families. I am so sorry about Uncle Vince. I sure wanted to have atleast one BIG hug from him before he left us. I remember the good night hugs when I was little, staying over at your house. I also remember thinking that he was a tall man, and how did he get so tall? To a little girl he was tall! I remember when I bought the van, he gave me a big hug and the words out of his mouth were…”Here’s the keys, have fun and Don’t forget to get insurence on that Van!” Just like a dad would. He was a great man, and will be dearly missed by all of us! I miss the hugs already. Remember we are thinking of you. Rest in Peace Uncle Vince we will miss you. Love, Tracy, Les, Dominique and Michael Winsell
Bobbi and Family,
Our Prayers and Sympathy are with you at this time. We always enjoyed visiting with him and he always did a respectable job with transporting for us. We have missed him the past five years.
Del & Joyce Wevik
Bobbie and family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God wrap His arms around you and give you His peace.
Bob & Wilma Luce
Bobbie and family, we were so sorry to hear about your husband and father, grandfather. He was always willing to go the extra mile to help the funeral directors out and always did his job with dignity and very professional. His visits were the best and was a delight to be with. I know he will be greatly missed. With sincere sympathy, Jack, Gayle and DJ Rush
I had always enjoyed visiting with Vince; what a fantastic man he was. We’ll miss him.
Godspeed Vince.
Our sympathy to Vince’s family. He served our profession for years and I had many nice visits with him. God’s peace be with you.
Please know that I am thinking of you and your family, Bobbie…please cherish the memories and know you are in my thoughts and prayers…
Sorry to hear of the passing of Vince. I knew him from the different funeral homes that I work for. Lee Bartlett SD.NE. Funeral Director
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Bobbi and families, we am so sorry about your loss. We will be unable to attend services as we are at Paula’s but want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we will be there in spirit.
Dennis and Mary Ellen Letsche
Bobbi..Vince worked at Titus Trotman Implement when I worked there and first knew him. While working for Reck Funeral Home he was in charge of arrangements when my father passed away in 1962 and again when my mother passed away in 1984. We sincerely appreciated his dedication, his help and professionalism as well as his caring ways. Our sympathy to you and your family. Mariellen
Bobbie and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Ken and Jan
All God’s promises are true; His love, everlasting. There are times when words are not enough…May God’s eternal promises and everlasting love surround you. Praying for God’s blessing to comfort you. It was a pleasure knowing Vince and his family and his brothers and sisters. A name that will always come to mind when the town of Miller is mentioned.
Mike, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father.
Was surprised to hear about Vince. We send our sincere condolences and prayers to Bobbi and family. Hearing “Hey, Cowboy Girl” was Vince’s way of acknowledging me every time he saw me. He always gave us a reason to appreciate life and chuckle a little bit. Even though we live away from there now we often talk of the people that made Miller our “hearts home”. Vince was one of them. We still miss ALL of you.
We’re sending mental hugs to you.
Donna and Terry
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. It’s hard for me to say in a few words what a great guy Vince was. I first remember Vince from when my parents ran the Northside Cafe. Vince and Gus would come in to the cafe for coffee every day. He learned my nickname from my Dad at that time and has always called me by my childhood nickname, even up until the last time I saw him a couple of years ago. He will be missed; but, Heaven will be a lot more fun with him there!
Our hearts and prayers are with you.
We All here at Schriver’s want to extend our sympathy to you. We have fond memories of Vince. His phone calls, him driving for us and just working with him was all enjoyable.
God Bless,
The Schriver Family
My sincere sympathy to family members. I’ve know Vince and siblings ever since I was a child and spent a lot of time growing up with Leila, at her parents’ home in Miller. Cancer is such an evil ending to a good life. Vince is in a ‘happy’ place now.
Marla, Eric and family~
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you.
Shawn, Ron & Ryan Golden