Peter Allen ROSGEN

ROSGEN: Peter Allen Peter Allen Rosgen passed away peacefully on the 31st of August, 2007 after a long battle with brain cancer, at the age of 62. Peter was predeceased by his father Wilfred in 1985. He is survived by his wife Barbara; mother Marie; children Mark (Brandi), Greg (Lynnette), Bradford, Kate and David (Meagen); sisters Lorraine (Bob) Gillis, Sharon (Tom) Seaborn and Dianne (Jack) Lowe; mother of his children Anne Rosgen. Peter also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren Braelynn, Rhett and Alexa; many nieces and nephews; in-laws Svend and Marie Andersen; step-children Tracy (Tom) Christie and Steven (Tamara) Mirbach; their children Cole, Chase, Justin and Shae-Lynn. Peter was dedicated to providing for his family. From an early age he worked along side his mother and father building the family farm, contributing to the Hereford industry world-wide. Peter worked laboriously towards being a progressive and successful grain farmer. Peter’s hard-work and dedication became evident in the 60’s when Rosgen Herefords began showing and selling champion stock and seed grains. Peter was very proud in 1974, placing Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and the high selling bull at the Calgary Bull Sale – all with three different bulls. Although there have been many more awards both for cattle and grain, Peter was most proud of the friendships created within the agriculture industry with his fellow breeders, farmers and neighbours. Peter eagerly organized many gatherings and parties, with his cherished family, friends and neighbours either at the Rural School, in the pasture or at his home. These friendships, achievements and awards were only second to his family. Peter taught his children to learn by “holding the flashlight” or working alongside. His children’s fondest memories of their father are set in the barnyard or on a tractor. Peter was most proud to claim the legacy that his father started was now in its fourth generation. A celebration of his life will be held at St Anne of the Prairies, Roman Catholic Church in Trochu, Alberta, Saturday, September 8th, 2007 at 11 am, reception to follow at the Trochu Baptist Fellowship Centre. Prayers will be held Friday, September 7th at 7:30 pm at St Anne of the Prairies. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Funeral Chapel, Three Hills, Phone: 443-5111. Proudly serving the community for over 45 years.