Theodore W. Rosenau

July 8, 1928 - August 4, 2014

Theodore "Ted" William Rosenau, age 86, of Monett, MO, formerly of Heber Springs, AR and Memphis, TN, died on Monday, August 04, 2014, at his residence near Monett, MO. Mr. Rosenau was born in Genesee, ID on Sunday, July 08, 1928. He was the son of Arthur Edward and Freida (Scharnhorst) Rosenau. Mr. Rosenau was married to Patsy Ruth McCracken on Saturday, November 15, 1952, and she preceded him in death on February 14, 2013. He was a retired Department of Defense training specialist. Mr. Rosenau served his country retiring after twenty years in the US Navy. He was also a huge fan and supporter of the Monett Cubs Wrestlers. Surviving are the following: his two daughters, Patricia "Raquel" Maldonado and husband, Kelly, of Monett, MO and Karen Wildman and husband, Jody, of Heber Springs, AR; and five grandchildren. Mr. Rosenau was also preceded in death by a son, Stephen A. Rosenau. The family will receive friends at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO on Saturday, August 09, 2014, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 PM with Rev. Arnold Ray Evans officiating. Burial will be held at 1:30 P.M. Sunday at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens in Heber Springs, AR with military services at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, in care of the funeral home, to the Melody Brink Wrestling Scholarship Foundation.