Dale E. Rosebrough

Dale E. Rosebrough "Dirty", 68, died at his residence at 12:45am on Saturday, January 6, 2024. He lost his life from a short battle of cancer. Dale was born Oct 1st, 1955, in Marion, he was the son of the late John W. and Evelyn (Brown) Rosebrough Sr.

Dale was fortunate enough in his life to have an eternal love. He married her, the love of his life Patricia Welly on August 11th, 2001. Spending a total of 30 years together.

Along with his wife, he is survived by 2 daughters, Brandy Sandahl of Texas and Gina (Jason) Zender of Sycamore; five grandchildren, Caleb Davis of Texas, Mia Miller, Liam Zender, Logan Zender of Sycamore, and Sheryl (Chaz) Huff of Kirby; A sister Pat (Tedd) Pfarr of Prospect; three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was proceeded in death by a sister Judy Rosebrough, and two brothers Virgil (Geneva) Rosebrough, John Rosebrough Jr, and life time best friend Rick Columber.

Dale or "Dirty" as his loved ones called him, was a special person. There was more to Dale then being a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a man that either loved you or didn't. He was straight forward and honest. His time was well spent playing with his dogs, hunting pheasant and deer, being a chicken daddy, building hot rods, building things for his wife, fishing with his grandsons, getting Wendy's frosty's with his granddaughter, and restoring anything with a motor. There was nothing he could not do or fix.  After turning junk into a treasure, he would say, "Its just like a brand new used one." He was always on the go and stayed busy. In his younger years he spent his time riding Harley's with his best friend Rick.  Mostly, he loved hanging out with friends and "burning one" (If you know, you know), sharing laughs with loved ones, or doing things with his wife Pat. He was good humored, entertaining, and made life fun.

Dale is irreplaceable to all who knew and loved him. He deserved more time than what he was given. His family and friends will ensure his legacy lives on.

A funeral service for Dale Rosebrough will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky, and will be officiated by Deacon Kevin Wintersteller. Burial will follow at Wharton Richland Union Cemetery.

Visitations will be held from 4:00 – 7:00pm on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the funeral home. A prayer service will be held at 7:00pm following the visitations.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wyandot Memorial and can be sent to Lucas-Batton, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.

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