Robert (Bob) Eugene Rosengarn, 75, of Aurora, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing.
Bob was born September 13, 1946, in Milan, IN, son of the late Wilford Rosengarn and Ethel (Westmeyer) Rosengarn.
Robert spent many years as a teacher and later became a locomotive engineer. He enjoyed all things trains, including countless train shows in various states and volunteering at the Whitewater Valley Railroad. He was a great letter writer where he liked to give advice on just about everything. Robert loved cats and liked going to monthly antique shows. He enjoyed going to his grandkids sporting events. He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren, who lovingly called him “Bob Bob”. He was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
Robert is survived by his loving spouse of 52 years, Judy (Knigga) Rosengarn; children, Gena (Marcus) Allen of Lawrenceburg, IN, Aaron (Terri) Rosengarn of Sugar Grove, IL, Daniel (Shari) Rosengarn of Aurora, IN; grandchildren, Brett Allen, Collin Allen, Braden Rosengarn, Morgan Rosengarn, Rogen Rosengarn, Teegan Rosengarn, Bren Rosengarn, and Fallon Rosengarn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Wilford and Ethel; and sister, Betty Ann Schebler.
Family and friends will be received Friday, December 17, 2021, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the St. John Lutheran Church, 220 Mechanic St., Aurora, IN.
Services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church on Saturday at 2:00 pm with Pastor Ronald Stephens officiating.
Interment will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery, Dillsboro, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Whitewater Valley Railroad in memory of Robert. If unable to attend services, please call the funeral home office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
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