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Sidney I Rose

May 18, 1923 — August 11, 2012

Sidney I. Rose, 89, of Vermilion, died Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Ohio Veteran's Home, Sandusky, after a short illness. Sid was born May 18, 1923 in Jackson, Michigan. He had been a Vermilion resident since 1968 and had lived in Indianapolis and Dearborn, Michigan. He was a lieutenant in the United States Navy serving as a fighter pilot. Sidney worked from 1948-1983 for the Federal Aviation Agency. He retired from the Oberlin Air Traffic Control Center as assistant chief. He was a member of the United Church of Christ Congregational, Vermilion; the Vermilion Rotary, the Lorain Fellowship, Oberlin Golf Club and was past president of the Crystal Cove condominium Association. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Roberta J. Rose (nee Rhines); daughters, Kathryn (David) Keefer, Sheffield Village, Suzanne (Jeff) Ballard, Cottonwood, Arizona, Dianne (John) Koinis, Vermilion; son, William (Karen) Rose, Perrysburg; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Sidney and Marie (nee Smickler) Rose; a brother, William Rose; sister, Patricia Wiltsie; and granddaughter, Marissa Rose, 2007. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 1-3 p.m. at Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio 44089. A private memorial service and committal service at Maple Grove Cemetery will be held. The family suggests memorial contributions to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or the United Church of Christ Food Pantry, P.O. Box 228, Vermilion, Ohio 44089. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.

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August 15, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Riddle Funeral Home 5345 South Street Vermilion, OH 44089

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