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Frank “Dick” R. Rose, 88

Oct 15, 2021

Amboy – Frank Richard “Dick” Rose, of Amboy, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 at the Mapleton Community Home in Mapleton at the age of 88. Memorial Service was on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church in Amboy. Tina Haroldson officiated. Burial took place in Sterling Cemetery, Amboy. Spencer-Owen Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. www.SpencerOwen.com

Frank Richard Rose was born April 16, 1933, in Mankato, to Frank Lewis and Zella Marjorie (Keith) Rose. He was one of three children. Richard went to school in Amboy, graduating in 1952 and attended the University of Minnesota School of Agriculture, graduating in 1954. He married Janet Evans on March 10, 1957. They were blessed with four children. Dick was a substitute mail carrier after his father passed away in 1954. He became a full-time mail carrier in 1981 and continued until retirement in 1999. He began farming west of Amboy in 1956 and was still active in the farming operation until his passing.

Dick was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church of Amboy, he served as session member and Deacon.

Dick is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janet, of Amboy; children, Steven (Shirley) Rose, of Amboy, Kimberly (Greg) Mastin, of Blue Earth, Carolyn (Chris) Doyle, of Seattle, Washington, and Jason (Stephenie) Rose, of Winnebago; 11 grandchildren; Jake Mastin, Jamie Rose, Tyson Mastin, Jill Hendricksen, Bryce Mastin, Jonie Lindmeyer, Connor Doyle, Ethan Doyle, Trevor Rose, Trenton Rose, and Lindsey Rose; seven great-grandchildren, Alex Hendricksen, Karlie Vogt, Avery Lindmeyer, Audrey Hendricksen, Landen Mastin, John Frank Mastin and Anna Mastin; two step-great-grandchildren Autum and MaKaylin Schaible; sisters-in-law, Mary Jo Zumwalt and Janice Sohn; many other relatives and friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Keith and Robert (Donna) Rose.

In lieu of flowers, donations requested to the Amboy First Presbyterian Church.