June 23, 1940 – Friday, April 15, 2016
Service Information
Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church-Rogers
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
11:30 A.M.
Visitation Information
AT THE CHURCH
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
10-11:30 A.M.
Russell H. Roos, age 75 passed away on April 15, 2016. Funeral service on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 11:30 AM at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Rogers, MN. Visitation from 10 – 11:30 AM on Tuesday also at the church. Interment Little Rock Cemetery, Little Rock, IA on Wednesday, April 20 at 1:00 PM with refreshments to follow at First Presbyterian Church in Little Rock, IA.
Russ was born on June 23, 1940 on the home farm in Little Rock, IA to Raymond and Marie (Dreessen) Roos. His childhood was spent on the farm and he graduated from Little Rock High School in 1958. After a brief residence in Georgia, he returned to IA where he worked in construction before joining the USAF. He served his country from October of 1961 to October 1, 1965 as an airman. He married Bertha Flanagan on October 28, 1967 and they began their life together in Hopkins, MN before moving to their current home in Rogers. They had one son, Robert Joseph.
Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Marie; son Robert Joseph and two sisters.
Survived by his wife, Bertha Roos; two brothers, Ronald Roos and Richard (Betty) Roos; sister, Marlene (Bill) Buttle.