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Lester E. Rose Obituary

Graduation Year Class of 1956
Date of Passing Oct 14, 2024
About Lester Earl “Pete” Rose, 86, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 14, 2024, at his residence.

A native of Monroe County, Ohio. He was a strong Christian man, master carpenter, loved fishing and gardening, loved his family, and was a highly admired man. With his brother, George, he operated Rose Construction for 40 years in Zanesville, Ohio.

He was the son of the late George Forest Rose, Sr. and Virgie Cook Rose. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Marcheta Mae Revis Rose, and siblings: George Rose, Jr., Virginia Rose Thomas, Elizabeth “Mickey” Porche and Sterling DuWayne Rose.

Surviving are his children: James Rose (Elizabeth), Michael Rose (Federico) and Mia Barr; grandchildren: Lindsay Rose (Amy), Brian Rose and Bryanna Drazl (Joey); great grandchildren: Mela Rose Drazl and Joseph Drazl, IV and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Saturday, October 19, 2024, in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Green Hills Cemetery.
Lester E. Rose