Funeral services for Milton G. Rosenberg of Albert Lea, MN, will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, April 4, 2005 at the Grace Lutheran Church. Pastor John Henriksen will officiate. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 4 until 7 at the Bonnerup Funeral Service and from 9:30am until 10:30 am Monday morning at the Funeral Home. There will be no visitation at the Church. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Albert Lea area Veterans Groups.
Mr. Rosenberg died Wednesday morning at his home in Albert Lea. He was 90 years of age.
Milt was born March 7, 1915 in Myrtle, MN, the son of Lars C. and Elisa (Westland) Rosenberg. He was a graduate of Albert Lea High School. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Aspenson on September 1, 1940 in Albert Lea, MN.
Milt was a charter member of Grace Lutheran Church, was active on the Foundation Board, Building Committee and the Grace Lutheran Softball Team.
Milt was employed out of high school at the Plymouth Shoe Store and then for many years as the Bulk Agent for Standard Oil Co. For over 50 years, Milt was active as a realtor in Freeborn County creating many subdivisions.
Milt served his country in the U.S. Navy and was active in the VFW and American Legion, Sons of Norway, Shrine Club and Masons. He was also in the Freeborn County Softball Hall Of Fame.
He enjoyed playing pool and was a tournament player. He also loved driving the clown cars for the Shrine Club.
Milt is survived by his children Darryl Rosenberg of Bonita Springs, FL, Thomas and his wife Mary of Northfield, MN, John and his wife Nancy of Alexandria, VA. Grandchildren; Eric Rosenberg, Kara Rosenberg, Lisa (Mike) Prow, Kirby Rosenberg, Patrick Rowan and Philip Rowan. Also surviving are 7 great grandchildren, one sister; Vivian Sumerwell of Vero Beach, FL, and nieces and nephews.
Milt was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy in November of 2004, one infant son, sister Lila Miller and stepmother Millie (Gulbrandson) Rosenberg.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to the Grace Lutheran Church Foundation or the Crossroads Community Hospice