Rosey was the son of Christian Rosenau and Katherine Mueller. He married Irene Harrison. He married 2nd Carla Davis.
March 16, 2000 - Humboldt Independent - Funeral services were held for Leonard "Rosey" Rosenau last week, on Monday, March 6, at the Presbyterian Church in Onida, SD, with the Rev. Roily Kemink officiating. Interment was at the Union Cemetery in Livermore, where friends paid their respects to "Rosey" and to his family at graveside services conducted by his son, the Rev. Garry Rosenau of Faribault, MN, on Wednesday morning, March 8. The family greeted friends at the cemetery following the service, and at the Senior Center in Livermore, where they gathered for lunch, prepared and served by Marge Wilson, Marvell Barton, Arlene Schultz, Viola Morey, and Marie Wilson. Both occasions were well attended.
"Rosey" was born on May 8, 1926, at Ree Heights, SD. He was one of 14 children born to Christian and Katherine (Mueller) Rosenau, who all preceded him in death. Following his education in Ree Heights, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea, from 1947-1948.
After his discharge, he moved to Fort Dodge, where he married Irene (Alice) Harrison in 1950. He worked for Union Freightways from 1949-1956. He and his family moved to Livermore in 1956 and operated Rosey's Cafe and the Livermore Ballroom until 1976, when they moved four miles north of Rolfe, where they bought the vacated Des Moines Township School and converted it to the popular DMT Ballroom and Cafe.
Alice died in 1977 after a lengthy illness. With Rosey's accommodating reputation, many area families followed him to the DMT for their wedding receptions, anniversaries and other special occasions. The DMT was also the location for Cyclone sports banquets, attended by Iowa State coaches and area alumni and fans.
"Rosey" married Carla Davis Jones in 1978, a teacher of English, art and the drama coach in the Gilmore City-Bradgate High School. They moved to Gilmore City following his retirement from the DMT in 1989. Carla retired from her teaching career in 1999. They moved to Onida, SD, that fall, in November. A niece, Cindy Davis Menedez of Omaha, NE, had made her home with Rosey and Carla.
During his 20 years in business in Livermore, it was always known that "Rosey" had a "wooden leg" as the result of a trucking accident when he was 28-years-old. Though on his feet regularly in his work, it was also known that he suffered in silence with his prosthesis, making frequent trips to Minneapolis for adjustments, but always determined to overcome any adversity, including the effects of a stroke five years ago.
Rosey was an innovator - if one idea became stale, he would be a convincing voice in the promotion of another. Thus, the Livermore Bowling Lanes was born. $100 shares were sold in 1960-61 in the community and volunteers installed the lanes and pin-setting equipment. "Rosey" operated his cafe, the bowling lanes were operated independently by managers hired by the corporation, and the old and young, male and female, in the area became league bowlers.
Eventually, its management reverted to "Rosey." When this venture became unprofitable, the lanes were removed and once again Livermore had a ballroom. The shares became collector's items, but considered as an investment in main street. "Rosey" sold the business in 1976 and it continued as a ballroom until 1979, when it was destroyed by fire.
"Rosey" is fondly remembered for his never-failing enthusiasm and main street promotions. He was Livermore's "great communicator." What greater legacy than to be remembered for all of the good times, good food, and where good friends met at "Rosey" — immortal in memory.
March 16, 2000 - Humboldt Independent - Funeral services were held for Leonard "Rosey" Rosenau last week, on Monday, March 6, at the Presbyterian Church in Onida, SD, with the Rev. Roily Kemink officiating. Interment was at the Union Cemetery in Livermore, where friends paid their respects to "Rosey" and to his family at graveside services conducted by his son, the Rev. Garry Rosenau of Faribault, MN, on Wednesday morning, March 8. The family greeted friends at the cemetery following the service, and at the Senior Center in Livermore, where they gathered for lunch, prepared and served by Marge Wilson, Marvell Barton, Arlene Schultz, Viola Morey, and Marie Wilson. Both occasions were well attended.
"Rosey" was born on May 8, 1926, at Ree Heights, SD. He was one of 14 children born to Christian and Katherine (Mueller) Rosenau, who all preceded him in death. Following his education in Ree Heights, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea, from 1947-1948.
After his discharge, he moved to Fort Dodge, where he married Irene (Alice) Harrison in 1950. He worked for Union Freightways from 1949-1956. He and his family moved to Livermore in 1956 and operated Rosey's Cafe and the Livermore Ballroom until 1976, when they moved four miles north of Rolfe, where they bought the vacated Des Moines Township School and converted it to the popular DMT Ballroom and Cafe.
Alice died in 1977 after a lengthy illness. With Rosey's accommodating reputation, many area families followed him to the DMT for their wedding receptions, anniversaries and other special occasions. The DMT was also the location for Cyclone sports banquets, attended by Iowa State coaches and area alumni and fans.
"Rosey" married Carla Davis Jones in 1978, a teacher of English, art and the drama coach in the Gilmore City-Bradgate High School. They moved to Gilmore City following his retirement from the DMT in 1989. Carla retired from her teaching career in 1999. They moved to Onida, SD, that fall, in November. A niece, Cindy Davis Menedez of Omaha, NE, had made her home with Rosey and Carla.
During his 20 years in business in Livermore, it was always known that "Rosey" had a "wooden leg" as the result of a trucking accident when he was 28-years-old. Though on his feet regularly in his work, it was also known that he suffered in silence with his prosthesis, making frequent trips to Minneapolis for adjustments, but always determined to overcome any adversity, including the effects of a stroke five years ago.
Rosey was an innovator - if one idea became stale, he would be a convincing voice in the promotion of another. Thus, the Livermore Bowling Lanes was born. $100 shares were sold in 1960-61 in the community and volunteers installed the lanes and pin-setting equipment. "Rosey" operated his cafe, the bowling lanes were operated independently by managers hired by the corporation, and the old and young, male and female, in the area became league bowlers.
Eventually, its management reverted to "Rosey." When this venture became unprofitable, the lanes were removed and once again Livermore had a ballroom. The shares became collector's items, but considered as an investment in main street. "Rosey" sold the business in 1976 and it continued as a ballroom until 1979, when it was destroyed by fire.
"Rosey" is fondly remembered for his never-failing enthusiasm and main street promotions. He was Livermore's "great communicator." What greater legacy than to be remembered for all of the good times, good food, and where good friends met at "Rosey" — immortal in memory.
Rosey was the son of Christian Rosenau and Katherine Mueller. He married Irene Harrison. He married 2nd Carla Davis.
March 16, 2000 - Humboldt Independent - Funeral services were held for Leonard "Rosey" Rosenau last week, on Monday, March 6, at the Presbyterian Church in Onida, SD, with the Rev. Roily Kemink officiating. Interment was at the Union Cemetery in Livermore, where friends paid their respects to "Rosey" and to his family at graveside services conducted by his son, the Rev. Garry Rosenau of Faribault, MN, on Wednesday morning, March 8. The family greeted friends at the cemetery following the service, and at the Senior Center in Livermore, where they gathered for lunch, prepared and served by Marge Wilson, Marvell Barton, Arlene Schultz, Viola Morey, and Marie Wilson. Both occasions were well attended.
"Rosey" was born on May 8, 1926, at Ree Heights, SD. He was one of 14 children born to Christian and Katherine (Mueller) Rosenau, who all preceded him in death. Following his education in Ree Heights, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea, from 1947-1948.
After his discharge, he moved to Fort Dodge, where he married Irene (Alice) Harrison in 1950. He worked for Union Freightways from 1949-1956. He and his family moved to Livermore in 1956 and operated Rosey's Cafe and the Livermore Ballroom until 1976, when they moved four miles north of Rolfe, where they bought the vacated Des Moines Township School and converted it to the popular DMT Ballroom and Cafe.
Alice died in 1977 after a lengthy illness. With Rosey's accommodating reputation, many area families followed him to the DMT for their wedding receptions, anniversaries and other special occasions. The DMT was also the location for Cyclone sports banquets, attended by Iowa State coaches and area alumni and fans.
"Rosey" married Carla Davis Jones in 1978, a teacher of English, art and the drama coach in the Gilmore City-Bradgate High School. They moved to Gilmore City following his retirement from the DMT in 1989. Carla retired from her teaching career in 1999. They moved to Onida, SD, that fall, in November. A niece, Cindy Davis Menedez of Omaha, NE, had made her home with Rosey and Carla.
During his 20 years in business in Livermore, it was always known that "Rosey" had a "wooden leg" as the result of a trucking accident when he was 28-years-old. Though on his feet regularly in his work, it was also known that he suffered in silence with his prosthesis, making frequent trips to Minneapolis for adjustments, but always determined to overcome any adversity, including the effects of a stroke five years ago.
Rosey was an innovator - if one idea became stale, he would be a convincing voice in the promotion of another. Thus, the Livermore Bowling Lanes was born. $100 shares were sold in 1960-61 in the community and volunteers installed the lanes and pin-setting equipment. "Rosey" operated his cafe, the bowling lanes were operated independently by managers hired by the corporation, and the old and young, male and female, in the area became league bowlers.
Eventually, its management reverted to "Rosey." When this venture became unprofitable, the lanes were removed and once again Livermore had a ballroom. The shares became collector's items, but considered as an investment in main street. "Rosey" sold the business in 1976 and it continued as a ballroom until 1979, when it was destroyed by fire.
"Rosey" is fondly remembered for his never-failing enthusiasm and main street promotions. He was Livermore's "great communicator." What greater legacy than to be remembered for all of the good times, good food, and where good friends met at "Rosey" — immortal in memory.
March 16, 2000 - Humboldt Independent - Funeral services were held for Leonard "Rosey" Rosenau last week, on Monday, March 6, at the Presbyterian Church in Onida, SD, with the Rev. Roily Kemink officiating. Interment was at the Union Cemetery in Livermore, where friends paid their respects to "Rosey" and to his family at graveside services conducted by his son, the Rev. Garry Rosenau of Faribault, MN, on Wednesday morning, March 8. The family greeted friends at the cemetery following the service, and at the Senior Center in Livermore, where they gathered for lunch, prepared and served by Marge Wilson, Marvell Barton, Arlene Schultz, Viola Morey, and Marie Wilson. Both occasions were well attended.
"Rosey" was born on May 8, 1926, at Ree Heights, SD. He was one of 14 children born to Christian and Katherine (Mueller) Rosenau, who all preceded him in death. Following his education in Ree Heights, he served in the U.S. Army in Korea, from 1947-1948.
After his discharge, he moved to Fort Dodge, where he married Irene (Alice) Harrison in 1950. He worked for Union Freightways from 1949-1956. He and his family moved to Livermore in 1956 and operated Rosey's Cafe and the Livermore Ballroom until 1976, when they moved four miles north of Rolfe, where they bought the vacated Des Moines Township School and converted it to the popular DMT Ballroom and Cafe.
Alice died in 1977 after a lengthy illness. With Rosey's accommodating reputation, many area families followed him to the DMT for their wedding receptions, anniversaries and other special occasions. The DMT was also the location for Cyclone sports banquets, attended by Iowa State coaches and area alumni and fans.
"Rosey" married Carla Davis Jones in 1978, a teacher of English, art and the drama coach in the Gilmore City-Bradgate High School. They moved to Gilmore City following his retirement from the DMT in 1989. Carla retired from her teaching career in 1999. They moved to Onida, SD, that fall, in November. A niece, Cindy Davis Menedez of Omaha, NE, had made her home with Rosey and Carla.
During his 20 years in business in Livermore, it was always known that "Rosey" had a "wooden leg" as the result of a trucking accident when he was 28-years-old. Though on his feet regularly in his work, it was also known that he suffered in silence with his prosthesis, making frequent trips to Minneapolis for adjustments, but always determined to overcome any adversity, including the effects of a stroke five years ago.
Rosey was an innovator - if one idea became stale, he would be a convincing voice in the promotion of another. Thus, the Livermore Bowling Lanes was born. $100 shares were sold in 1960-61 in the community and volunteers installed the lanes and pin-setting equipment. "Rosey" operated his cafe, the bowling lanes were operated independently by managers hired by the corporation, and the old and young, male and female, in the area became league bowlers.
Eventually, its management reverted to "Rosey." When this venture became unprofitable, the lanes were removed and once again Livermore had a ballroom. The shares became collector's items, but considered as an investment in main street. "Rosey" sold the business in 1976 and it continued as a ballroom until 1979, when it was destroyed by fire.
"Rosey" is fondly remembered for his never-failing enthusiasm and main street promotions. He was Livermore's "great communicator." What greater legacy than to be remembered for all of the good times, good food, and where good friends met at "Rosey" — immortal in memory.
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