Service Information
Pastor Reuben Rosnau, age 77, of Golden Valley formerly Winthrop and Cook, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Covenant Living of Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Funeral Service will be Monday, April 4, 2022, 1:00 P.M. at Mercy Commons Covenant Church, 4201 W. 50th St., Edina, Minnesota, with interment in the Winthrop Cemetery on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at 1:00 P.M.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, ALL at church.
Obituary
Reuben Clifford Rosnau was born on January 28, 1945, in New Ulm, Minnesota. He was the son of Edward and Hazel (Anderson) Rosnau. Reuben was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Winthrop. He received his education in Winthrop and was a graduate of the Winthrop High School Class of 1963. Reuben furthered his education as he received a Bachelor of Science degree and then went on to North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois, where he received his Masters in Divinity.
On June 14, 1969, Reuben was united in marriage to Shirley Miller at Vista Covenant Church in New Richland, Minnesota. After their marriage, the couple resided in Chicago, Illinois, Tustin, Michigan, Buffalo, New York, Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada and Cook, Minnesota, for 28 years, and in 2011 moved to Winthrop. Minnesota. They were blessed with two children, Brian and Kimberly. Reuben and Shirley shared 52 years of marriage.
Reuben attended Mercy Commons Covenant Church in Edina and remained a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Winthrop. While living in Winthrop he was a member of the Winthrop Lions Club and volunteered with Meals on Wheels. During his time in Cook, Reuben served on the Cook Ambulance, Cook Fire Department and volunteered as the Chaplin for the St Louis County Sheriffs Dept. He was also on many boards including Habitat for Humanity, Cook’s Housing Redevelopment Authority and the Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade.
Reuben enjoyed John Deere tractors, gardening, farming, woodworking and all things coffee. He was a very social man as he enjoyed visiting with others. He cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his wife whom he loved immensely, children, grandchildren, and visiting with others over coffee and a donut.
Reuben became a resident of Covenant Living of Golden Valley in 2019 and passed away there on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the age of 77 years. Blessed be his memory.
Reuben is survived by his:
Wife, Shirley Rosnau of Golden Valley, MN;
Children, Brian Rosnau and his wife, Molly of Eagan, MN, and
Kimberly Thill and her husband, Allen of Savage, MN
Grandchildren, Grant and Harrison Rosnau and Isabella Thill;
Sister, Beverly Nelson and her husband, Ronald of Calgary, Canada,
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Reuben was preceded in death by his Parents, Edward and Hazel Rosnau.
Margaret Manos says
Pastor Reuben was a wonderful human being. We enjoyed our visits with him as he was always so kind and positive. He gave so much to his family, church and community. We will miss him and we were Blessed to call him our friend. With Deepest Condolences and Love, Margaret Manos & John Connolly
Timothy c Sokoloski says
My condolences to the whole family…Reuben was a great person in and out. He was awesome friend. He would help u any way he could. He will be miss. The whole family is that way.. ty for that.
Ed Dumas says
Brian and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad you were able to spend time with your dad these last couple of years with him being in town. Also the memory of sharing a last meal with him the night before.
Ed Dumas
David Johnson says
Our prayers & hearts are with you Shirley & family!! David & Suzan Johnson
Becky Ramage says
Precious cousin Shirley. I was sorry to hear of the passing of Ruben. I praise the Lord you two had such a wonderful life together. GOD is so good. I pray your life will be peaceful and happy. Love you my cousin. Becky Hober Ramage
Mary & Gary Matzinger says
Brian & Kim – Deepest sympathy to your family in the lose of your father.
Reuben was very close to his family and will be greatly missed!
Mike & Marji Bailey says
Our condolences to Brian & Molly, and Pastor Reubens entire family
Mike & Marji Bailey says
So sorry at your loss of Pastor Reuben. Please accept our deepest Condolences to Brian and Molly and Pastor Reuben’s entire Family.
Carl Antus says
I always enjoyed Reuben’s sermons. He loved his community and his community loved him. He really appreciated it when “Second Chance” played at his church. He was a fine man and will be missed by all.
Mary Foley says
We knew Reuben from our summers spent on Lake Vermilion. We worshiped at the church and Ruben also responded with fire department when my mom had a fall. He had such a servant’s heart.