Steven Rose

Steven Craig Rose, 49, of Minnesota City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, at his home.
He was born on April 25, 1967, in Mondovi, a son of Richard and Judy (Gregory) Rose. His father, Richard, preceded him in death.
Steven attended Gilmanton Schools, in Gilmanton, graduating with the class of 1985.
Steven was united in marriage to Nadeen Lang on Oct. 10, 1987, in Lewiston, Minn. To this union, four children were born. They later divorced.
Steven, raised on a dairy farm in Gilmanton, remained a farmer for quite some time in the Rollingstone, Minn. area. He later began a career as a long distance semi-truck driver.
Steven loved being outdoors, hunting or fishing, especially on his most favorite place to be—the Mississippi River. Everything he did was with passion, whether it was work or play.
All those that knew Steven will always remember him in his cowboy hat and boots.
He loved to spend time with his family and friends and was so proud to be a grandpa.
Steven is survived by his children, Cynthia (Brandon) Smith, Jennifer Rose, Jonathan Rose, Samuel Rose, Emma Holmer-Rose; grandchildren, Dillion, Beau and Khloe Smith; his mother, Judy (Steve) Jones; fiancée, Kim Phillips; sisters, Kelly (Curtis) Romey and Sue (Andy) Severson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and frieinds.
Besides his father, Richard, Steven was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Roy and Eleanor Gregory; paternal grandparents, Everett and Genevieve Rose.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, at the Talbot Family Funeral Home, Mondovi Chapel. Inurnment followed in the Gilmanton Cemetery.
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