Richard C. Rosa

Richard C. Rosa Saginaw Twp., Michigan Richard C. Rosa passed away on Sunday morning, June 27, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 91 years. Richard was born on May 1, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Lawrence and Ova (Hopkins) Rosa. Richard married Carol Mae Fischer on February 12, 1955, she survives him. He is also survived by his children and their spouses, Cheryl (Larry) Meyer, Michael (Theresa) Rosa; his grandchildren, Casey McMann, Rory (Maggie) McMann, Brody McMann, Jessica (Graham) Yinger, Jeffrey Jiron, Jamie Rosa, Jacob Rosa and Rocco Rosa; his great grandchildren, Jayce Rosa, Nash and Vaughn Yinger; his brother and sister, Timothy Rosa and Bonnie (Dick) Newman; sisters-in-law, Mary Rosa, Delta Rosa and Joyce Fischer; several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and dear friends. Richard was also predeceased by his brothers, Norman and Larry Rosa; brother-in-law, Orville Fischer. Richard was honorably discharged from the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, Richard worked as a maintenance supervisor with Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry for 39 years. His memberships included Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #439, Korean War Veterans Association Chapter #251 and the 17th Infantry Regiment Association. His hobbies and past-times included traveling, bluegrass music, making musical instruments, winters in Texas, and loved a good Margarita. Richard’s funeral service will be held 12:00 noon on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5335 Brockway Road, Saginaw Twp., Michigan. The Rev. Paul Biber will officiate. Richard will then be laid to rest in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Military Honors under the auspices of the American Legion Post #439 and the United States Army. Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Wakeman Funeral Home, 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, Michigan on Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., then at the Church on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those wishing to express their sympathies may consider contributions to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Memories and sympathies of Richard may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Richard C. Rosa

May 1, 1930 - June 27, 2021