Edward Barney Roese
June 21, 1922 — July 12, 2015
Edward “Barney” Roese of South Bloomfield passed away at his home on Sunday, July 12, 2015, with his devoted wife of 21 years and loving family members by his side. He was born June 21, 1922 in South Bloomfield to Edward “Whitey” Roese and Sallie Welch Roese.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; D. Helen Roese, Lucille Roese, Georgia Graham, Martha Huston Cline, Pauline Elizabeth Roese, and Rebecca Tosca; wives Charlotte Dunnick Roese, and Mary V. (Peg) Roese. Daughter-in Law, Janet (Stover) Roese. Nieces; Joann Graham and Betsy Nicholson; nephew Gary Tosca and grandson Dustin Roese. In-laws, Don and Helen Doherty.
He is survived by wife Kathleen (Kate) Roese. Sons; David Roese, Bruce (Terry) Roese, Mike (Mary) Lombardo, Keith (Rita) Roese, Joe (Julie) Lombardo and RD Roese. Daughter Karen (Lombardo) Wells. Step children; Susan (JT) Taylor and John (Dianna) Perry. Nieces; Sally (George) Reid, Mona Lee (Jerry) Trego, Judy (Larry) Beard. Grandchildren; Scott Cooper, Tara (Jason) Schnetzler, PJ (Peter) Guldager, Shane (Teri) Roese, Stacy (Brent) Morrow, Cindy (Scott) Williams, Shannon (Shannon) Roese, Bobby (Jennifer) Lombardo, Amy (Phil) Peters, Monica (Francesco) Todisco, Emily Roese, Ashley Roese (Brandon Paris), Abby (Dominic) Koah, Josiah Roese, Jessica Mateer and Justin Mateer. Barney had numerous great -grandchildren and other great- nieces/nephews.
Barney never left the Ashville/South Bloomfield area except for his military service. His fondest memories growing up in this community are the times spent in the family produce business, working the surrounding fields, and attending South Bloomfield United Methodist Church.
He was a proud member of the Ashville High School basketball team (1936-1940) winning several titles. He served three years abroad in World War II – 1942 to 1945 – as a volunteer member of the celebrated Darby’s Ranger Group 1st Batallion. He participated in 7 actual landings in the African, Italian, and French campaigns. After the military he got involved in the asphalt construction industry in which he worked for Zeller Inc., Strawser Paving, VanCamp Paving Company and after 40 plus years worked an additional 20 years with Roese Bros Paving.
Barney enjoyed traveling, especially to military reunions with his wife Kate, across the US and Europe.
He supported his family in many ways by attending all holidays, school athletic events etc. He taught them the importance of a strong work ethic. He enjoyed parades in his ’31 Ford – in fact being able to participate in the Memorial Day and 4th of July parade just days before his passing. All grandchildren have pictures on Santa “Barney’s” lap as he dressed up to make Christmas special for each of them.
Barney was a blessing to those whose lives he touched. He will live in our memories as a kind and loving husband, father, grand-father, uncle and friend. Barney Roese stories will live on forever.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1-4 and 6-8 pm at Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St., Ashville. Funeral Service 1:00 pm Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Heritage Nazarene Church, 2264 Walnut Creek Pike, Circleville with Pastor Floyd Hubbell. Friends may also call 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Harrison Twp. Cemetery.