Ralph Roselius' Obituary
Ralph R. Roselius,age 89, of Oshkosh, passed away after a brief illness on December 13, 2011. He was born on May 5, 1922 in Pratt, Kansas, a son of the late James A. and Mary (Shanley) Roselius. Ralph served his country in the US Army during WW II and married the former Mary Jane Drexler on May 24, 1946 in Oshkosh. She preceded him in death on January 10, 1980. Ralph worked at Universal Foundry for 35 years, retiring in 1983. He was a very spiritual man and was a member of St. Vincent Catholic Church and made thousands of Rosary's over the years that were sent to and distributed to Missions.
He is survived by a daughter, Bridget Pallango of Miami, FL; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter Theresa Roselius. There will be no visitation, a private memorial mass was held in his memory. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the:
Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Homes
and Crematory
Oshkosh
920-235-1170
www.fissbillspoklasny.com
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