In loving memory of

Stanley James Roose
October 29, 1944 - April 11, 2017

Stanley James Roose, 72, of Waverly, Iowa, formerly of Bristow, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at his home in Waverly with his family by his side. He was born on October 29, 1944, in Waverly, Iowa, to Stanley Roose, Sr. and Elizabeth Speedy Roose.

Stanley graduated from high school in Greene. He was united in marriage to Sandy Ott on December 7, 1963, in Waterloo.

Stanley worked at Oliver after graduation and started farming with his father at age 21. He farmed for forty years with both his father and son Kurt. Stanley grew corn and soybeans and raised pigs and chickens.

He was an active member of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Vilmar, where he served on the church council. Stanley enjoyed fishing, golfing at Round Grove Golf & Country Club in Greene, bowling at EL-Bar Lanes in Greene, spending winters in Florida, and watching sports, like Hawkeye basketball and football & Cardinals and Cubs baseball. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed keeping up with all of their activities.

Stanley is survived by his wife of fifty-three years Sandy Roose of Waverly, son Kurt (Pam) Roose of Bristow, daughter DeAnn (Jim) Feltz of Ballwin, Missouri, son Travis (Christy) Roose of Lebanon, Tennessee, grandchildren James, Kyle, Danielle, Justine, Megan, Jackson, Madeline, Audrey, Leo, Isaac, and Ethan, great-grandchildren Rebecca, Christina, Austin, Collin, Macy, Makenna and Alexis, sister Mary Roose Miller, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley, Sr. and Elizabeth, son Tim, twin-sister Susan and grandson Jamie.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Cedar Valley Hospice or to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church - Vilmar.

Tributes

Sue Clapham Swartz wrote on Apr 15, 2017:

"My deepest sympathy to Sandy, Mary and Stan's family. I have many fond memories of 'GHS 62' friends and cherish the Roose family. God Bless you all. Sue Clapham Swartz"

Kenda wrote on Apr 14, 2017:

"I am so sorry for the loss of Stan, he truly was a great man. I know that you all had such a close relationship with him, and one thing many cannot say but you can, is you all cherished him everyday. Your family was so close and that is due to his love for you all. My prayers are with you. I love you. -Kenda"

Gwen Groen wrote on Apr 13, 2017:

"My deepest sympathy to you all. I have many fun memories visiting with Stan at the Dairy Sweet. "

Kim Marshall wrote on Apr 13, 2017:

"Deepest Sympathy to you in the loss of Stan."

Alvie and Judy Adelmiund wrote on Apr 13, 2017:

"So very sorry to hear about your loss. Deepest sympathy to family and friends. Prayers of consolation."

Maggie Hess wrote on Apr 13, 2017:

"I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. "

Todd Speedy wrote on Apr 12, 2017:

"Rest well dear cousin."