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Robert Roosen Obituary

Roosen, Robert C., age 78, of Colorado Springs, Co, previously of Edina, MN, joined the Lord on July 19, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Coord Roosen; his mother, Marion Winslow (nee Dafoe); stepfathers, Henry Neils and Raymond Winslow; and sister, Virginia Meyer of Boca Raton, FL. Survived by his best friend of 27 years former business partner and ministry colleague Troy Wiseman, who lives with his wife, Tina, and their four sons in Barrington Hills, IL. Roosen was a Breck High School and University of Minnesota graduate, member of Chi Psi Fraternity, and an officer in the United States Air Force. He co-founded Continental Securities, Nutrition World, Camiz Sportswear, and World Orphans, that funded the construction of approximately 500 church-based orphan homes in 45 countries. Roosen also founded Mountain Life America, a Rocky Mountain Christian boys camp in Aspen Colorado and King of Kings Charitable Fund, a nonprofit that supports orphans as well as ministry bound young people needing assists in meeting certain financial needs as they prepare for full time ministry. Memorial Service will be held July 31st at 9:30 a.m. at Speak the Word Church, 515 Jersey Avenue South, Golden Valley, MN 55426, (763) 542-1900. Memorial gifts/donations preferred to AEF-King of Kings Charitable Fund, C/O Troy Wiseman, 10 N. Old Hart Rd., Barrington, IL 60010. For more information you may contact the Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home at 952-920-3996

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Published by The Gazette from Jul. 22 to Jul. 25, 2010.

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Matthew Beaumont

August 21, 2010

I worked for Bob at Nutrition World and found him to be a very caring person.

Tara Stob

August 10, 2010

Thanks for always providing a place for me to stay when I was visiting my now husband. It was an honor to talk with you, get to know you, and watch you dress up in my husbands clothes! I just found the picture the other dsy!

Tara

August 10, 2010

You were a good friend, mentor, and father figure to my husband and I am grateful for the time that I knew you.

July 31, 2010

I am sad to learn of the passing of Bob. He was an always friendly competitor when we were both securities dealers in 1960s and remained a good friend after I became an analyst. He was willing to share insights which I considered valuable and I attempted to reciprocate. I have only pleasant memories of our friendship and I extend sincere sympathy to his family and friends.

Neil Naftalin
Minneapolis

Aaron Sidner

July 28, 2010

A critical part of me becoming a man... God truly blessed us through Bob Roosen and I have a hard time imagining anyone doing what he did with us at Mountain Life ever again. I am truly saddened that my own son never got to meet him...

Thanks Bob and 'Yes, I do love Jesus!'

Mary Alice Joyce Schliesing

July 28, 2010

My heart was sad to hear of Bob's passing
I will miss our telephone calls and emails....most of all..missing a great friend
With much love,
Your buddy Joyce

July 27, 2010

Memories from Chi Psi Fraternity.....Always smiling, joking, enjoying life.
Atributes that carried you to much success in business and charity.
A good life Robert.
YITB

Myron Kirkeby

Don Ward

July 24, 2010

RIP, Bob. You were a friend for many many years. We went to the Viking/Oakland Super Bowl game together in 1977. You were truly the Lord's representative. Great to have known you!!! Don Ward

July 23, 2010

Sanctified, Dedicated, Faithful, Blessed with many gifts and can't think
of anyone I know who used those gifts with more results for the better-
ment of society. "Well done", Mr. Robert Roosen were definitely the words from his Lord Jesus at Bob's meeting with his Beloved Savior. What a legacy! It was an honor to know you through the inimitable mother you so dearly loved...see you There! Joyce C.

July 23, 2010

you were a nice man and a great neighbor
grant

Rob Mays

July 22, 2010

I will miss you my brother, I will try my best to carry your gavel and legacy with me where ever I may go!

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