Michael D. “Rosie” Rosenberg, age 65 of Durand, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at his home in Durand.

Rosie was born on January 27, 1950 in Durand. He was the son of Vaughn “Butch” and Elwaine (Ledahl) Rosenberg. Rosie grew up in Durand and graduated from Durand High School in 1968. He then attended UW-River Falls. Rosie married Patricia A. Brunner on June 6, 1970. Together they had two children, Michelle and Shawn, and they later divorced. He then married Vicci L. Hutter on August 22, 1987. Together they had two children, Jennifer and Jordan, and they later divorced. Rosie worked various jobs including Bauer Built, Pittman Oil, Kinney Dairy and Town and Country Electric. In 1998, Rosie fulfilled his dream of owning a bar when he purchased Noll’s Bar and named it Rosie’s. Rosie was proud that his bar was in its 18^th year of business.

Rosie enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting pool, cooking gizzards and grilling chicken.  He enjoyed having beer with his friends while watching the Packers and Badgers. Rosie was a member of the Pepin County Tavern League, Durand Sportsmen Club and an annual host for Rosie’s UCP Event. Most of all, Rosie loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Rosie is survived by his children; Michelle (Dale) Pittman, Shawn Rosenberg, both of Eau Galle, Adam (Carlos) Hutter-Valentin of Tucson, AZ, Jennifer (Chad) Rosenberg of Denver, CO and Jordan (Laura) Rosenberg of Arkansaw, six grandchildren; Jake, Rachel, Brett, Bryce, Rylee and Kyan, four great grandchildren, two brothers-in-law; James (LaVon) Lien Sr. of Janesville and Robert Tollison of Portage, ex-wives; Pat Rosenberg of Eau Galle and Vicci Rosenberg of Green Valley, AZ, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters; Carol Lien and Patricia Tollison and three siblings in infancy.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3-7PM on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand with a Prayer Service at 7PM with Rev. Dan Richardson. A gathering of friends and family will continue at Rosie’s following the Prayer Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rosie’s Annual UCP Fundraiser.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Patti Blount January 12, 2016, at 11:59am

   Sorry to hear about the passing of Rosie. Sympathy to the family during this difficult time.

2. Elisha December 30, 2015, at 11:42am

   So sorry for your loss. May Jehovah god provide you with the strength you need to get thru this troubling time.

3. Dennis & Beth Smith December 30, 2015, at 10:54am

   So sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy and cousin.

4. Jim & Irene Konsela December 30, 2015, at 8:27am

   With Deepest Sympathy to all the Families!

5. Larry and Julie Wayne December 30, 2015, at 6:21am

   We would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

6. Roger and Alice Bauer December 30, 2015, at 5:48am

   Many happy memories. Rosie was always nice to everyone.

7. Steven Pittman & Family December 28, 2015, at 8:56am

   Shel, Dale & boys, and the entire Rosenberg family, we are sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts go out to Mike (Rosie) as he enters eternal life with God
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   God Bless
   Steven, Bebe, Jennifer, Jessica and Jillian Pittman

8. Dick & Jan Bates December 27, 2015, at 4:36pm

   Family of Rosie:
   You have our sympathy. We will remember Rosie in our prayers.

   Dick & Jan

9. Arlen Peterson December 26, 2015, at 4:36pm

   Dear Friends

   I am so sorry to see this news. Mike and I were classmates at UW-RF and later when he worked for Kinney's and shared (surprise) many laughs. Please know that the God whom now holds Mike so near loves you all very much just as he does Rosie!

10. Crystal Dow December 26, 2015, at 10:08am

    So sorry to hear the unexpected news. Vicki and pat and all the kids have mine and Ray's sympathy

    Take care. Crystal

11. John Bertelson December 25, 2015, at 8:19pm

    Rosie was one of my best friends from high school and scouts. I will miss seeing him at our high school reunions. My prayers and sympathies to his family.

12. Lindsay "Dinny" (Pomasl) Koepke December 25, 2015, at 1:52pm

    I have many good memories of Mike in grade school, junior high and high school. It was always a treat to see him when I returned to Durand. What a nice guy! My sympathy to his family.

13. Amberlynne and Tony December 25, 2015, at 5:20am

    We are so sorry to hear this news. We love Rosie and loved to spend time with him. He will be missed.

14. Mary Hopkins December 24, 2015, at 5:52pm

    Thinking of you at this difficult time. Love to you all.

15. Tonja Kuehn December 24, 2015, at 4:40pm

    So SORRY for your unexpected loss of your loved one.May he now RIP. Praying for you.

16. Susan Doney December 24, 2015, at 1:49pm

    To soon you were taken from us. I will miss you my cousin and remember all the Christmas's we spent with our families and Grandma Effie. Cousin's are special and you were very special to me. What a glorious reception you must have received. You will be missed. My sympathy to all your children and Pat and Vicki. The memories will be good ones!

17. Roger Black December 24, 2015, at 1:44pm

    Sorry to hear about Mike! He was good man.

18. Brian Winnekins December 24, 2015, at 1:42pm

    So sorry to hear if Rosie's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with him at the bar.

19. lacy standifer December 24, 2015, at 1:32pm

    my deepest condolences go out to you and yours I never had much of a chance of knowing the man but I'm damn privileged to knowing the family amen

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