Obituaries

Gale E. Roosa

January 28th, 1940 – May 31st, 2024

Gale E. Roosa, 84, of Ipava, IL, passed away at 12:22 pm on Friday, May 31, 2024 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born on January 28, 1940, the son of James and Mildred (Parr) Roosa. Gale married Linda Foster on June 17, 1961 in Astoria, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are three children; Gina (and Mike) Simpson of Lewistown, IL, Annisa Hamm of Canton, IL, and Joel (and Kara) Roosa of Morton, IL, six grandchildren; Ian Simpson, Chance (and Ashley) Simpson, Emma Hamm, Max Roosa, Miley Roosa, and Mackenzie Roosa, and his sister, Dixie (and Gene) Snyder of East Peoria.

He is preceded in death by his daughter; Londa Bollinger.

Gale served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1968.

Gale retired from International Harvester. He was also a welder, farmer and truck driver.

He was a member of the Astoria American Legion Post#25, Summum Christian Church, Fulton County American Legion, and the Fulton County 40/8 Voyager 812. Gale enjoyed collecting toy tractors and loved his dog, Tilly.

Services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Ken Peterson will be officiating. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Monday, June 3, 2024 at the funeral home in Astoria. Interment will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by the Astoria American Legion Post#25. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, IL.

Condolences

June 1st, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Steve and Diann Skiles

June 1st, 2024

So sorry.. Bob and Loretta Mummert

June 1st, 2024

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jim and Deb Park

June 1st, 2024

So sorry to hear of Gales passing. He will be missed by many. Prayers for the family. Bill Weime. Sierra Vista Az.

June 1st, 2024

Sorry for your loss. David and Peggy Naff

June 1st, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Tommy and Pam Trone. Worked on a lot of projects with Gale,over the years, he would come in the hardware store to gets lots of nuts and bolts, he was always working on a tractor or fabricating something. He was always pleasant to visit with, and had many opinions, he was willing to share. Very good guy.

June 2nd, 2024

Our deepest sympathy. Thinking of you and your family. ❤️

Marty and Thresa

June 2nd, 2024

So sorry for your family's loss. David and Jerri Tippey

June 2nd, 2024

Oh Gina, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. I always enjoyed visiting with him. You and your family are in my prayers.

June 2nd, 2024

Condolences to each of of you
Praying the comforter is sent to each a so well
From Jeffrey Smith

June 2nd, 2024

We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family.
Ike and Linda Hackett

June 2nd, 2024

Thoughts and prayers for all families
Gary & Bev Taylor & family

June 2nd, 2024

Thinking of your family. Sending prayers of love & comfort.

June 2nd, 2024

Thinking of you and prayers for the family. Brian Bucher

June 2nd, 2024

So sorry to hear about Gale. Hugs & prayers to all. Mark & Mary S Clayton

June 2nd, 2024

Joel and family my condolences and prayers for comfort- Lisa Cibulskis

June 2nd, 2024

We are so sorry for your loss. With Sympathy, Rick and Kathy Heller

June 2nd, 2024

So sorry for your loss.thinking of you all. Hugs and prayers. Larry and Gloria

June 2nd, 2024

So sorry for your loss. We are praying for your all - Wilderman Family

June 2nd, 2024

Very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family

June 2nd, 2024

We are so sorry for the passing of Gale. Prayers for your family. Larry and Rosemary

June 2nd, 2024

Very sorry to hear about Gale.
Rosemary Perdew

June 2nd, 2024

Sorry for your loss..Richard and Nicki Hazzard

June 2nd, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed visiting with Gale. Dean Southerd

June 2nd, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. Jodie & Robbin Kost

June 3rd, 2024

So very sorry for your family’s loss. Roberta Oest

June 3rd, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

June 3rd, 2024

Thoughts and prayers with you. Pam Butler

June 3rd, 2024

I'm so sorry you've lost your Dad. I remember him well from your dancing days. Sending my sympathy to you, your Mom, and all of your family.

June 3rd, 2024

Sorry for you and your family's loss.
Carl Parrish

June 3rd, 2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time Gale was a good man. Wendell & Alice Clanin

June 4th, 2024

Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Lindell & Sara Bainter

June 4th, 2024

So sorry for your loss

June 4th, 2024

Sorry for your loss!

June 4th, 2024

Dear Roosa family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a great guy, and we will miss him coming in to visit at CYE! Please accept my sincere condolences! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lisa Ward

June 4th, 2024

So sorry for your loss, Sending my Thoughts and Prayers for All of the Family's. Sue Palmer & Family's.

June 4th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. I remember Gale when he was our neighbor when he lived outside Vermont. Tammie McCormick

June 5th, 2024

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the good memories sustain you and give you peace. Carolyn Cripe

June 7th, 2024

Sorry for your loss. Steve Bucy