Jimmy L. Rosch, 59

Jimmy Lee Rosch, 59, of Grant, formerly Red Oak, died Aug. 26, 2009, at his residence in Grant.

Jimmy Lee “Jim” Rosch was born Sept. 8, 1949 in Denver, Colo. the son of Robert William and Mary (Larson) Rosch. The family moved to Nodaway in 1950 and then Red Oak where Jim graduated from Red Oak High School in 1968. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He moved back to Red Oak about nine years ago and recently purchased his home in Grant.

Survivors include his children: Kim Gezel of Des Moines; Brian (Lisa) Rosch of Villisca; and Christian Onik of Bellevue, Neb.; five grandchildren; one great grandson; parents, Robert William Rosch of Bakersfield, Calif. and Mary Rosch of Red Oak.

Funeral services were held Aug. 31 at Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel with Rev. JoAnn Thomas officiating. Burial was in the Villisca, Iowa Cemetery.

A memorial fund is being established in Jim’s name.

Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.