Gary Roos 1914-2006
Gary Roos Sr., 92, of Worthington, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, at Worthington Regional Hospital.
Born June 7, 1914, in Hartley, IA, he was the son of William and Elizabeth Roos.He married LuElla Kluever Sept. 6, 1938.
After marriage, the couple resided in Worthington, and he worked construction with his father.In 1940, they moved to San Antonio, TX, where he supervised defense contracting.From Texas, he transferred to Hanford, WA, where her supervised the construction of bomb shelters.
Surviving are two sons, Roman (Peggy) Roos, Victoria; and Gary Jr. (Joan) Roos, Worthington; three daughters, Elizabeth (Tootie) Tofteland, Rapid City, SD; Yvette Roos, Bellingham, WA; & Tammy (Lynn) Brunk, Worthington; a brother, Tony Roos; three sisters, Margaret Wiggins, Loretta Storey, & Catherine Cooper; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Dingman Funeral Home, Worthington, and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at American Lutheran Church, Worthington.
The service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at American Lutheran Church, Worthington, with the Rev. Juanita Harberts officiating.Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Worthington.