Lewis Patrick Rose, 70, of Mingoville passed quietly at his home on December 21, 2012. Born on October 20, 1942 in Pleasant Gap, PA, he was the youngest of 14 children of the late Peter A. Rose and Nancy Torsell Rose.
On August 3, 2001 he married Alana Rose, who survives along with his two beloved children Heather Heckman and husband Craig of Bellefonte, Scott Rose and partner Charles Morris, III, of Boston, MA; one step-son, Ryan Reese (and partner Christina Bowers) of Port Matilda; and his two cherished granddaughters Alyse Rose Heckman and Carley Ann Heckman of Bellefonte. Also surviving are his sister Elizabeth (George) Saussman of Enola and his brother Edward (Nancy) Rose of Pleasant Gap and he was blessed with his many, much loved nieces, nephews and his furry kitty, Boo.
Proceeding him in death along with his parents, were siblings: Anthony Rose (Phyllis) of Milesburg, Peter (Holly) Rose of Bellefonte, John Rose of Pleasant Gap, Joseph (Gerri) Rose of Bellefonte, Mary (Joseph) DeBrasky of Bellefonte, Angelo Rose of Bellefonte, James (Jean) Rose of Bellefonte, Carmen (Patricia) Rose of Pleasant Gap, Frank, Rosalie and Robert Rose of Pleasant Gap, PA and his best four-legged friend, his boxer, Ben.
After graduating from Bellefonte High School in 1960 he was drafted into the US Army during the Vietnam era. Stationed in Fort Campbell, KY he was in the 39th Engineer Battalion. After being discharged, he was employed by Applied Science in State College, PA, Supelco, Inc., Bellefonte, PA, and was then co-owner of Sci-Tech in State College and LB Designs in Howard, PA. He was a life member of BPOE # 1094, the Pleasant Gap American Legion Post # 867 and Nittany Country Club.
Lew was an avid golfer and enjoyed his Monday and Thursday outings with his best friends. He loved and protected the deer, bear, fox, turkey and various other animals who call his backyard home. He always sang along with any Elvis tune- he knew and loved them all. He enjoyed fishing and was a # 1 Notre Dame football fan- and was thrilled with their 12-0 season and # 1 BCS Ranking in 2012.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Centre County PAWS at 1401 Trout Road State College, PA 16801. A private visitation will be held at the convenience of the family. All of his friends and family are invited to a celebration of Lew’s life to be held at Nittany Country Club, 110 Country Club Drive, Mingoville, on Wednesday, December 26 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, with full military honors at 7:00pm.