Willard Rosebrough
August 15, 1918 - September 06, 2015
Obituary
Willard T. Rosebrough, 97, of Indianapolis passed away September 6, 2015. He was born August 15, 1918 in Indianapolis, IN to Clifford and Louise Rosebrough. Willard served his country in WWII as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army Fourth Infantry Division, 3rd Wave at Utah Beach on D-day, and was awarded 2 Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. After the war, Willard opened a hardware store with his brother, Elmer, and volunteered at the Wayne Township Fire Department, Company 8. Willard later worked for Farm Bureau Co-op for 15 years and he and Elmer built many decks in Indianapolis upon retirement. Willard attended Chapel Hill United Methodist Church for 45 years. He was a lifelong lover of family, woodworking, and Hoosier basketball/Cubs baseball. A hero to his family, friends and country, he will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Willard was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Betty; mother and father, Clifford and Louise; brother, Jack and sister, Mildred (Middaugh). He is survived by his daughter, Barbara (Lorin) Lee; son, Greg (Denise) Rosebrough; identical twin brother, Elmer (Anna) Rosebrough; grandchildren, David, Lori, Derek, Paige, Erin and Matt; 6 great grandchildren and dear nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 10 from 4pm – 8pm in Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 11 at 10 am in Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 963 N. Girls School Road, Indianapolis. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 2439 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46222.
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Piegsa Family
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Lit a candle in memory of Willard T. Rosebrough
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John and Nancy Vice
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We loved Will like a father and grieve as if he were our dad. There will always be just one Will.
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Janice Lee
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
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Lauren and Chris Surfus
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So very sorry for your loss. We have always heard such wonderful things and many stories from Elmer about his brother. Glad we were able to meet such a neat man on a few occasions. We know he will be truly deeply missed but thankful for his resting place in heaven with our savior. Thank you for your service Willard!
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Sharon and Doug Powell
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We are very sorry for your loss.
We always enjoyed visiting and talking to Will and know he will be missed.
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Jerry and Terry Karwowski
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Will (Hogjaw) was such a special friend. He was funny, kind, interesting, and he loved his family. We know you are going through a terrible time now but thinking of all the memories you shared will soften your burden. He was one of a kind. Loved his smile and Thank him for his service to our Country.
Your entire family is in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Jerry and Terry