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In thanksgiving for the many gifts and blessings God has given, the family of Ed and Kathy Roster established an endowment in July of 2016 to perpetually fund teacher compensation at John Paul II Catholic School. They desire to ensure that these gifts provide financial support for the ministry of Christ in the Catholic Church. Others may contribute to this fund.
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+ Kathleen "Kathy" Roster, 77, Alexandria, SD passed away in presence of God at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell on Saturday, February 6, 2016. The family is extremely thankful that Fr. Michael Schneider was with her at the time of her passing. Funeral Services will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell. Burial will be in Saint Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Farmer. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Wednesday with a 6:30 PM Scripture Service at the Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell.
Kathleen Carol Roster was born on December 5, 1938 the 9th of 10 children, to James and Frances K (Woll) Burke at Jefferson, SD. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1956. She then attended Presentation College in Aberdeen, SD. She graduated with an Associate Degree in secretarial and accounting. After graduation she worked in the Trust Department at First National Bank in Sioux Falls, SD. She played 2nd base for Locke Electric's Fast Pitch softball team and was a member of their state championship team in 1960. While playing for Locke Electric she became friends with Cindy Schoepf who set up a blind date for Kathy with her boyfriend, Lawrence Roster's, twin brother, Ed. She and Edward T. Roster were united in marriage on September 16, 1961 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Jefferson, SD. The Roster's purchased a farm from Alvin and Mable Tuggle and made it their home. They raised their crops, hogs and cattle. They passed on their love of farming to their 5 children and 7 grandchildren. They enjoyed attending their children's and grandchildren's concerts, contests and sports events. She took pride in all of their accomplishments. Having lost her father at the age of 13, the closeness of family was very important to her.
Kathy was an active member of the St. Peters Altar Society in Farmer, SD, was a CCD teacher for many years and member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. She was also an active member of the Fulton, Farmer and Epiphany American Legion Auxiliary. Ed and Kathy attended many state legion conventions with their friends: the Pommers, Steilens, Schladweilers, Slades, Soladays and Beatchs. Together this fun loving group created many wonderful memories and raised their children to love their country, its veterans and that faith, family and friends are important and those bonds should be nurtured. She also maintained a life-long friendship with the Presentation Sisters in Aberdeen. She was extremely thankful to all those who became her friends thru the years and stayed in contact with many.
Kathleen is survived by her husband, Ed; children: Susan Tucker of Salem, Carmelita Roster of Farmer, Angela Roster of Monett, MO, Wayne (Monica) Roster of Farmer and Alice (Rich) Newsam of Fargo, ND; grandchildren: Robert, Jessica and Christina Tucker, Rebecca and Justin Roster, Nicholas and Elizabeth Newsam; siblings: Alice Dusenbery of Van Buren, MO, Patricia (Howard) Beermann of LaGrange, IL, Martin (Mary) Burke of Sioux City, IA, Charles (Beverly) Burke of Dallas, OR and Daniel Burke of Casa Grande, AZ; sister-in-law, Wanda Burke of Petaluma, CA; brothers-in-law: Donald Roster of Mitchell and Lawrence (Cynthia) Roster of Spencer, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents Jim & Frances; siblings: James, Raymond, Sr. Joyce (Geraldine) and Thomas; brothers and sisters in-law: Warren Dusenbery, Clinton (Jim) Roster, Karen Burke; niece, Nancy Wiebelhaus and father and mother-in-law, Matt and Catherine Roster
+ Edward Roster, 84, Alexandria, SD died Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Society in Canistota.
Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday, July 13 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell. Burial with military honors will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery at Farmer, SD. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 pm with a Scripture service at 7:00 pm Wednesday at the Bittner Funeral Chapel in Mitchell.
Edward Theodore Roster and his twin, Lawrence, were born to Matt and Catherine (Lahr) Roster on October 16, 1932 at their farm north of Farmer, South Dakota. Ed graduated from Farmer High School in 1951. He was a life-long resident of Hanson County where he celebrated his love of the land by farming. He served in Korea as a member of the Army’s 231st Truck Battalion from September 1952 to October 1954. After he returned home he joined his dad and brother’s farming operation. He met his future wife on a blind date arranged by Lawrence and Lawrence’s girlfriend Cynthia Schoepf.
Edward T. Roster and Kathleen C. Burke were united in marriage on September 16, 1961 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Jefferson, SD. The Rosters purchased a farm from Alvin and Mable Tuggle near Farmer and made it their home. This is where they raised their crops, hogs and cattle and passed on their love of farming to their five children and seven grandchildren. Ed and Kathy enjoyed attending their children’s and grandchildren’s concerts, contests and sports events. They also took great pride in all of their accomplishments.
Ed served on the Jasper Township board for many years, was a seed dealer for Epley Seeds, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an active member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Farmer and volunteered to help whenever it was need. He passed on his volunteer spirit and commitment to family, faith and country to his children. Ed was an active member of the Fulton, Farmer and Epiphany American Legion Post, holding every office at least once and some multiple times. He also served as the District Americanism Chairman for many years. Ed and Kathy attended many district legion meetings, mid-winter conferences and countless state legion conventions making many friends around the state.
Edward is survived by his children Susan Tucker of Mitchell, Carmelita Roster of Farmer, Angela Roster of Monnet MO, Wayne (Monica) Roster of Farmer and Alice (Rich) Newsam of Fargo ND, grandchildren, Robert, Jessica and Christina Tucker, Rebecca and Justin Roster, Nicholas and Elizabeth Newsam; brothers Donald of Mitchell and Lawrence (Cynthia) of Spencer, In-laws Alice Dusenbery of Van Buren, MO, Howard & Patricia Beermann of LaGrange IL, Martin & Mary Burke of Sioux City, IA, Charles and Beverly Burke of Dallas OR and Daniel Burke of Casa Grande AZ and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife Kathy, his parents Matt & Catherine, a brother Clinton(Jim) Roster, his father and mother in-law Jim & Frances Burke, niece Nancy (Roster) Wiebelhaus, brothers in-law: James Burke, Raymond Burke, Thomas Burke and Warren Dusenbery, sisters in-law: Sr. Joyce (Geraldine) Burke, Karen Burke and Wanda Burke.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Edward and Kathleen Roster Family Endowment at the Mitchell Foundation for Catholic Education
An endowment fund is a perpetual fund, created by charitable donations in the form of cash, stocks, mutual funds, real property, or other personal property given to the Foundation. The practice of investing the principal, rather than spending it, creates a perpetual fund. Most of an endowment’s annual earnings are distributed to the designated benefactors, in this case, John Paul II School. Endowments provide a “forever-giving” funding source for Catholic programs and activities. A gift in your will could establish an endowment and a lasting legacy for you, your family, and benefactor.
If you would like information on how you can leave a lasting legacy for yourself or a loved one, call the MCF office to set up an appointment at 605-999-9127.
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