Individual Details

Lawrence Francis ROSERA

(2 Nov 1914 - 10 Dec 2013)

From Find-a-Grave memorial #121546637:
Lawrence Francis Rosera
1914 ~ 2013
Lawrence Francis Rosera, 99, of Boise headed for greener pastures on Tuesday, December 10, 2013.
Larry was born in Lena, Wisconsin, November 2, 1914, to John and Laura Rosera, the sixth of eight children.
Larry's mother passed when he was three and he spent the early years of his life in the care of family and friends in Wisconsin and Michigan. His early work included a hardware store, and traveling throughout Wisconsin to hatcheries for sexing baby chickens. He entered the Army Air Corp and spent time at Gowen Field. While he was in Boise, he met and fell in love with Virginia Beckdolt. They were married on March 3rd, 1946. 
After Larry and Virginia married they spent a year in Wisconsin where David was born. They moved back to Idaho where Larry worked with Virginia's father and brothers to learn carpentry. While living in Cascade for a construction project, Julie was born. After moving back to Kuna Frankie was born. In l953 the family moved to Boise where Larry built the family home where he lived until his death. Becky and Laura were added to the family in Boise.
He was employed by Jordan Wilcomb Construction and the Matthews Brothers and was involved in many construction projects around Boise including Boise State, Hewlett Packard and Albertsons. During retirement he had a small blade sharpening business. 
In Larry's younger years he enjoyed fishing, hunting and eating pie. He fed the family from his amazing garden and the steers he raised. He learned to be very resourceful and enjoyed creating and fixing things. 
Larry was a devout Catholic and a member of Sacred Heart Church and the Knights of Columbus. He also was a life-long Democrat, a member of the Local Carpenter's Union, a dedicated Green Bay Packers fan and he loved his kitties.
Larry was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife Virginia, three brothers, four sisters and his granddaughter Jennifer Rosera.
He is survived by his in-laws, Shirley (Russell) Clancy; his five children, David (Miriam) Rosera, Julie Rosera (Gil), Frankie Rosera (Russ), Becky (Rick) Groff, Laura Gilmore (Jay); eleven grandchildren, Maria Rosera, Sandy Denney, Tracee Westmoreland, Nick, Jesse and Sidney Deeds, Mathew Groff, Dan (Chris) Groff, Ben (Danae) Gilmore, Alex and Max Gilmore; seven great grandchildren, Zoe, Ezekio, Aziyah, Trevor, Ivy, Alena and a baby girl due in April; and numerous other extended family members.
The family would like to express our gratitude to his extraordinary caregiver Mindy, others who helped to keep him at home and the entire amazing staff of St. Luke's Hospice.
A private family mass will be celebrated in Larry's honor. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Luke's Hospice.
See ya later alligator!!!
(Published in Idaho Statesman from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2013)

Events

Birth2 Nov 1914Lena, Oconto, Wisconsin, United States
Census1 Apr 1930Lena, Oconto, Wisconsin, United States
Marriage3 Mar 1946Virginia BECKDOLT
Death10 Dec 2013Idaho, United States
CremationLocation of ashes unknown,

Families

SpouseVirginia BECKDOLT (1926 - 2002)
FatherJohn James ROSERA (1875 - 1966)
MotherMary Laura RUELLE (1886 - 1918)
SiblingArnold J. ROSERA (1906 - 1969)
SiblingEsther L ROSERA (1908 - 2003)
SiblingHoward ROSERA (1909 - 1937)
SiblingMarion Jane ROSERA (1911 - 1993)
SiblingElaine Cecilia ROSERA (1913 - 1997)
SiblingEva Marie ROSERA (1916 - )
SiblingOliver Exavior ROSERA (1918 - 2006)

Notes

Census

Marion Rosera, age 18, and Lawrence Rosera, age 15, lived with their aunt, Julia M. Pelkey.

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Endnotes

1. , Find A Grave, photographs and extracted information (findagrave.com : accessed 13 March 2016), Lawrence Francis Rosera; memorial #121546637.

2. 1930 U.S. Federal Census, , population, Wisconsin, Oconto, Lena, enumeration district (ED) 13, sheet 1A, image 1, dwelling 9, family 9, lines 42-43, Marion and Lawrence Rosera, in the household of Julia M. Pelkey; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6224 : accessed 4 May 2016); National Archives and Records Administration.

3. 1930 U.S. Federal Census, , population, Wisconsin, Oconto, Lena, enumeration district (ED) 13, sheet 1A, image 1, dwelling 9, family 9, lines 42-43, Marion and Lawrence Rosera, in the household of Julia M. Pelkey; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6224 : accessed 4 May 2016); National Archives and Records Administration.

4. , Find A Grave, photographs and extracted information (findagrave.com : accessed 13 March 2016), Lawrence Francis Rosera; memorial #121546637.

5. , Find A Grave, photographs and extracted information (findagrave.com : accessed 13 March 2016), Lawrence Francis Rosera; memorial #121546637.

6. , Find A Grave, photographs and extracted information (findagrave.com : accessed 13 March 2016), Lawrence Francis Rosera; memorial #121546637.