Hubert Ross Jr.

Hubert Ross, Jr. RIVER FALLS - Mr. Hubert Ross Jr. 92, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at Comforts of Home Assisted Living Center in River Falls, WI. Hubert was born at home on the family farm in Franksville, WI on December 26, 1925, to the late Hubert and Florence (nee: Piskula) Roscizewski Sr. He was united in marriage to Gloria Welch on Saturday, August 9th 1947 at St. Louis Catholic Church in Caledonia, WI. Hubert and Gloria resided in Franksville, WI most of their lives. It is where they raised their family and Hubert ran his trucking business for 42 years. He initially operated independently and later contracted with Checker Express and Chief Transport, retiring in 1989. He enjoyed tending to his large garden - the bounty of which his entire family enjoyed every summer. They have a cottage in St. Germaine where they spent many fun summers with the family both immediate and extended. Since retiring Hubert and Gloria were able to spend their entire summers at "The Cottage". It is a favorite destination for fishing and for many years "Deer Camp". Most of all, Hubert enjoyed family. Spending time with his siblings, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gave him his greatest joy. He was preceded in death by infant daughter Colleen; parents, Hubert and Florence Roscizewski Sr., brothers and sisters-in-law, Alex and Jean Ross, Robert and Jane Roscizewski, Ervin and Beth Roscizewski and Jerry Roscizewski; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Clarence Michels, brother-in-law, Bernie Michels. Father and mother-in-law, Jess and Dorothy Welch. In addition to his wife of 71 years Gloria, he is survived by their children, Christine Olson (Larry Zimmer) of River Falls, WI, Dan (Cheryl) Ross of River Falls, WI, Gail Ross of Pahrump, NV and Dale (Jennifer) Ross of Colorado Springs, CO. Grandchildren, David (Kristina) Olson, Jason (Missie) Olson, Jenny (Bryan) Kemp, Kitt (Socheata) Parker, Cody Parker, Justin Hobson, Nick Ross, Luke Ross, Jake Ross, Josh Ross and Kayla Ross and 15 great-grandchildren. He is further survived by sister, Caroline Michels of Racine, WI: brothers, Pete (Barbara) Ross of Franksville, WI, Paul and (Donna) Roscizewski of Franksville, WI. Sisters-in-law, Doris Roscizewski of Racine, WI, Grace Roscizewski of Raymond, WI, brother-in-law, Alvin (Lorraine) Welch of Chanhassen, MN and many dear nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Family and friends are invited to gather on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Sturino Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with a celebration of life service at 12 Noon. Memorials preferred to The Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society.

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Hubert Ross Jr.

December 26, 1925 - August 24, 2018