OBITUARIES

Wilmer F. "John" Rose, Jr, 74, Saybrook Twp. passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at his home. Born on April 7, 1944 in Geneva, Ohio, the son of Wilmer F. & Virginia "Ginger" (Freede") Rose, Sr. Married Lynne M. La Rusch on December 31, 1981 in Geneva. Worked at Reliance Electric, Ashtabula for 21 years. He loved spending time with his family, avid '57 & '55 Chevy Man; restoring them; enjoyed watching Nascar and the Browns, raced Raceway 7 and loved mowing the grass.

Survived by: Wife: Lynne; Children: Kimberley Lambert, Ashtabula; Susan (Jim) O'Leary, Geneva; John R. "Bud" Rose, Ashtabula; Sam (Anita) Butler, Austinburg; Shane (Sara) Butler, Austinburg; Bobbi Jo (Tim) Palte, Geneva; 23 Grandchildren; 8 Great Grandchildren; Brother: Donald (Cheryl) Rose, Geneva. Preceded by: Parents; Brother: James Sr.

Calling Hours: 7-9:00 PM , October 25, 2018 at Walker Funeral Home, 828 Sherman St., Geneva. Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, October 26, 2018 at Walker Funeral Home with Pastor Samara LaRusch-Jenkins of Crestline United Methodist Church officiating.

Interment: Evergreen Cemetery, Geneva