Edward B. Rozowski

Edward B. Rozowski, 74, longtime Superior resident, died Thursday, July 23, 2009, at St. Francis in the Park, Superior.

He was born on April 21, 1935, in Superior to John and Sophia (Kuberski) Rozowski.

Edward graduated from the former East High School and attended the University of Wisconsin- Superior. He served his country in the United States Army.

He married Patricia Rein on June 1, 1957, in Superior and recently celebrated fifty-two years of marriage.

Edward was a pipeline foreman and welder in the oil industry in Thief River Falls, Superior and Saxon, Wis., for many years.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Superior Elk’s Lodge 403, Thief River Falls American Legion and the Thaddeus Kosciuszko Polish Club.

Edward is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; three daughters, Maureen “Reenie” (Chuck) Reuter, Deer River, Minn., Nell Rozowski, Superior and Marilee “Boo Boo” (Jeff) Keating, St. Paul; three sons, Matt (Kelly), Spring Valley, Wis., Mark (Nettie), Warroad, Minn. and Dano (Stacey) Rozowski, Deer River; sixteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one sister, Pauline Kalinowski, Superior; two brothers, Peter Rozowski, Brookfield and Stanley (Beverly) Rozowski, Superior; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Kay Neuberger, Mary Carlos, Helen Milock and Martha Johnson; three brothers, Frank, Joe and Paul Rozowski.

Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, July 27 in Holy Assumption Catholic Church and continue until the 2 p.m. memorial service with Rev. Fr. Ronald Olson as celebrant.

Edward’s grandchildren will be recognized as honorary pallbearers.

The Downs-LeSage Funeral Home, 1304 Hammond Avenue, Superior is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave an online condolence or to sign the guest book, visit www.downs-lesage.com.