This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: ROSIE, MCKAIN, MILLAR, BUSSING, COOK, MARVIN, BOGREN, PHILLIPS Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22841/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ROSIE, George Millar Age 84 Of Parchment Died peacefully at Life Care Center in Plainwell on May 14, 2008. George was born Sept. 13, 1923 in Highland Park, IL, the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (McKain) Rosie. As a young man, he became a strong golfer (and amateur Softball player!) in the North Shore area of Chicago. When war broke out, he served in the Army Airborne (101st), parachuting into France during the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Captured, he spent 11 months as a POW, mainly in Poland. George came to Kalamazoo in 1945 to assist as pro with his cousin Bob Millar, the longtime professional at Milham Park Golf Course. He later operated the Red Arrow course, until about 1952. George eventually gave up his professional status to play in the local tournaments, where he was often a force - winning and co-winning several city-wide matches and leagues. George began an entry-level job at KVP in about 1951, to supplement his golf work. He rose to superintendent of the Parchment Division of KVP, which l! ater became part of Georgia Pacific. He retired in the late 1970's and became active in the 101st Airborne Association. George went on to become its national president and served on its board of directors for many years. He helped represent the Association, and the U.S., in several liberation commemoration ceremonies in Europe. George is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Agnes (Bussing) Rosie and his siblings, Bud Rosie, Sandra Rosie, Mayme Rosie and his companion, Mig Cameron of Highland Park, IL. He is survived by his four children, Judy Cook, Lynn (Jeannie) Rosie, Tom (Patty) Marvin and Diane (Jeff) Bogren; his sister-in-law, Marion Phillips; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received on Friday, June 6, 2008 from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM at PARCHMENT-REDMOND Funeral Home 2300 East G Ave- 349-7735 where memorial services will immediately follow at 12:30 PM. Rev. Dan Minor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kalamazoo Air Zoo or Military Family Relief Fund of Michigan. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette from 5/23/2008 - 5/26/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.