David L. Roseth, 72

Published 7:01 am Sunday, September 13, 2015

David L. Roseth was 72 years old when he passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Golden Living Center-Lake Ridge, Roseville, Minnesota.

Oscar and Dorothy (Korfhage) Roseth welcomed their first of two children, David Leonard, on Dec. 9, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota. A 1960 graduate of Austin High School, he enlisted in the Unites States Navy. Dave married Diane Gilderhus on June 26, 1965, in Adams, Minnesota. Dave and Diane were blessed with two sons, Scott and Dan.

Working various jobs over the years, Dave worked 10 years at Poly Tech and many years at Knox/Lowes. He enjoyed deer hunting, drinking coffee with the guys and interacting with people. Dave was a past commander of the Prior Lake V.F.W and served on the Prior Lake Planning Commission Board. Dave enjoyed pulling pranks and was known for his one-liners and great come backs.

Left to honor Dave’s life and will forever miss him is wife, Diane; sons: Scott (Connie) Roseth, Dan (Amanda) Roseth; grandchildren: Emily, Preston and Hannah Roseth; step-grandchildren: Chris (Colleen) Hackley, Tyler (Jil) Hackley; step-great grandchildren: Charlotte and Cora Hackley; sister, Betty (Dick) Rausch; other relatives and friends.

He was welcomed home in heaven by his parents.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, with visitation starting at 9:30 a.m., all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, Prior Lake, with full military honors provided by the Prior Lake Veterans Honor Guard. The Rev. A. Paul Olson will preside, with grandchildren Emily and Preston being the urn bearers. A private family interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation, Prior Lake Chapel, proudly served and cared for the Roseth family, www.ballardsunderfuneral.com.