Frank was born July 14, 1929, to Mitchell and Margaret (Murphy) Rosa in Butte, Mont. He died Aug. 14, 2016, in Seattle, Wash., surrounded by family.
After graduating from Boys’ Central High School in 1946, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he took degrees from the University of Montana and the University of Colorado and taught for a year in Ekalaka, Mont. In 1954, he came to Centralia, Wash., to teach at the high school. From 1957 until 1988, he taught at Centralia College. Frank served on the Centralia Library Board and was instrumental in the remodeling of the library. He also served on the Park Board and was a founding member of the Evergreen Playhouse.
Frank is survived by his wife, Ann Marie (Dwyer) Rosa and would have celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary Aug. 18, 2016; their children live in Seattle with their families, Paul (Kelly) Rosa, Catherine (Bruce) Mirkin and Margaret (Bradley) Mansker; grandchildren, Kate and Mary Rosa, Sarah Rose, Ann Marie and Patrick Mirkin and Timothy and Maura Mansker; brothers, Dan (Loretta Gay) Rosa and Jim (Cathy) Rosa; sister, Margie Freebourn; and brother-in-law, Ben Pezdark, all of Butte.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Millie Pezdark; and brother-in-law, James Freebourn.
A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church in Centralia, Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., with a reception following.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Joseph School SUCCESS fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sticklin Funeral Chapel, 1437 S. Gold St., Centralia, WA 98531. 360-736-1388.
Condolences may be offered at www.sticklinsfuneralchapel.com
