Elmer D. Rosenau, 86
Posted: Thursday, Aug 13, 2009 - 08:15:44 am PDT
Jan. 10, 1923 - Aug. 11, 2009
Elmer Rosenau passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 11, 2009. Born to Dan and Anna Rosenau on Jan. 10, 1923, in McClusky, N.D., the family migrated to Hayden Lake, Idaho, in 1931 and later moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Elmer graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1940.
A veteran of World War II, being inducted into Federal Service with the Idaho National Guards 148th Field Artillery he left for overseas service in November 1941. He served in five campaigns in the Southwest Pacific. Netherlands -- East Indies, North Australia -- Trobriand Islands, New Britain, New Guinea, Leyte, Mindoro and Luzon campaigns. Elmer returned to the U.S. in July 1945.
Elmer married Doris Stackhouse-Terrell in November 1950. He worked in the outdoor advertising industry as a bill poster for 38 years posting billboards all over Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon and retired in 1985.
Elmer enjoyed traveling with his wife, Doris and went to Hawaii numerous times, to Europe on a train trip and many other destinations within the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Elmer was a lifetime member of the Coeur d'Alene Elks Lodge.
Elmer was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris; daughter Terrie Terrell - Wilson; mother, father and sisters. He is survived by his brother, Bob Rosenau, Coeur d'Alene; son Richard Terrell, Tampa, Fla.; granddaughters, Michelle Winter, Coeur d'Alene and Suzanne Mize, Federal Way, Wash.; and grandson Nathan Terrell, Tampa, as well as multiple nieces, nephews and six great-grandchildren.
As Elmer requested, no services will be held.
Visit Elmer's memorial and sign the online guest registry at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.
Posted: Thursday, Aug 13, 2009 - 08:15:44 am PDT
Jan. 10, 1923 - Aug. 11, 2009
Elmer Rosenau passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 11, 2009. Born to Dan and Anna Rosenau on Jan. 10, 1923, in McClusky, N.D., the family migrated to Hayden Lake, Idaho, in 1931 and later moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Elmer graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1940.
A veteran of World War II, being inducted into Federal Service with the Idaho National Guards 148th Field Artillery he left for overseas service in November 1941. He served in five campaigns in the Southwest Pacific. Netherlands -- East Indies, North Australia -- Trobriand Islands, New Britain, New Guinea, Leyte, Mindoro and Luzon campaigns. Elmer returned to the U.S. in July 1945.
Elmer married Doris Stackhouse-Terrell in November 1950. He worked in the outdoor advertising industry as a bill poster for 38 years posting billboards all over Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon and retired in 1985.
Elmer enjoyed traveling with his wife, Doris and went to Hawaii numerous times, to Europe on a train trip and many other destinations within the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Elmer was a lifetime member of the Coeur d'Alene Elks Lodge.
Elmer was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris; daughter Terrie Terrell - Wilson; mother, father and sisters. He is survived by his brother, Bob Rosenau, Coeur d'Alene; son Richard Terrell, Tampa, Fla.; granddaughters, Michelle Winter, Coeur d'Alene and Suzanne Mize, Federal Way, Wash.; and grandson Nathan Terrell, Tampa, as well as multiple nieces, nephews and six great-grandchildren.
As Elmer requested, no services will be held.
Visit Elmer's memorial and sign the online guest registry at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.
Elmer D. Rosenau, 86
Posted: Thursday, Aug 13, 2009 - 08:15:44 am PDT
Jan. 10, 1923 - Aug. 11, 2009
Elmer Rosenau passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 11, 2009. Born to Dan and Anna Rosenau on Jan. 10, 1923, in McClusky, N.D., the family migrated to Hayden Lake, Idaho, in 1931 and later moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Elmer graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1940.
A veteran of World War II, being inducted into Federal Service with the Idaho National Guards 148th Field Artillery he left for overseas service in November 1941. He served in five campaigns in the Southwest Pacific. Netherlands -- East Indies, North Australia -- Trobriand Islands, New Britain, New Guinea, Leyte, Mindoro and Luzon campaigns. Elmer returned to the U.S. in July 1945.
Elmer married Doris Stackhouse-Terrell in November 1950. He worked in the outdoor advertising industry as a bill poster for 38 years posting billboards all over Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon and retired in 1985.
Elmer enjoyed traveling with his wife, Doris and went to Hawaii numerous times, to Europe on a train trip and many other destinations within the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Elmer was a lifetime member of the Coeur d'Alene Elks Lodge.
Elmer was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris; daughter Terrie Terrell - Wilson; mother, father and sisters. He is survived by his brother, Bob Rosenau, Coeur d'Alene; son Richard Terrell, Tampa, Fla.; granddaughters, Michelle Winter, Coeur d'Alene and Suzanne Mize, Federal Way, Wash.; and grandson Nathan Terrell, Tampa, as well as multiple nieces, nephews and six great-grandchildren.
As Elmer requested, no services will be held.
Visit Elmer's memorial and sign the online guest registry at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.
Posted: Thursday, Aug 13, 2009 - 08:15:44 am PDT
Jan. 10, 1923 - Aug. 11, 2009
Elmer Rosenau passed away peacefully at his home on Aug. 11, 2009. Born to Dan and Anna Rosenau on Jan. 10, 1923, in McClusky, N.D., the family migrated to Hayden Lake, Idaho, in 1931 and later moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Elmer graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School in 1940.
A veteran of World War II, being inducted into Federal Service with the Idaho National Guards 148th Field Artillery he left for overseas service in November 1941. He served in five campaigns in the Southwest Pacific. Netherlands -- East Indies, North Australia -- Trobriand Islands, New Britain, New Guinea, Leyte, Mindoro and Luzon campaigns. Elmer returned to the U.S. in July 1945.
Elmer married Doris Stackhouse-Terrell in November 1950. He worked in the outdoor advertising industry as a bill poster for 38 years posting billboards all over Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon and retired in 1985.
Elmer enjoyed traveling with his wife, Doris and went to Hawaii numerous times, to Europe on a train trip and many other destinations within the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Elmer was a lifetime member of the Coeur d'Alene Elks Lodge.
Elmer was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Doris; daughter Terrie Terrell - Wilson; mother, father and sisters. He is survived by his brother, Bob Rosenau, Coeur d'Alene; son Richard Terrell, Tampa, Fla.; granddaughters, Michelle Winter, Coeur d'Alene and Suzanne Mize, Federal Way, Wash.; and grandson Nathan Terrell, Tampa, as well as multiple nieces, nephews and six great-grandchildren.
As Elmer requested, no services will be held.
Visit Elmer's memorial and sign the online guest registry at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.
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