Mark Alan Rosen Obituary (1955

Mark Alan Rosen, age 63, of West Virginia, and formerly of Eau Claire, Wisconsin and St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away October 5, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Frances and Seymour Rosen. Survived by sons, Sam (Angela) and Michael (Cameron); sisters, Frayda Rosen and Beth Birke (and her husband, Stephen); nieces, Libby Kane (Steven) and Ellie Stropes; nephews, Patrick Birke (Melanie), Jason Birke, and Timothy Birke (Sarah); great-nieces, Taylor and Rosalyn and great-nephew, Theo; maternal aunt and uncle, Louise and Jerry Segal; and many cousins. From a young age, Mark became the third generation in a family owned business that was innovative in the recycling of metals. Mark moved his family to Eau Claire and began working in management for a major recycling company. This was followed by establishment of a Wisconsin division of a new scrap metal/recycling company with his parents. For the last years of his life, Mark managed an industrial freight shipping yard, spending weeks at a time in West Virginia, while maintaining a home in Wisconsin. A love of teaching and support for learning, also lead Mark to teaching safety courses through an Eau Claire community college. Family was very important to Mark, and he made significant effort to return home to Minnesota and Wisconsin for visits, holidays and life celebrations. He also maintained contact with family and friends through social media, often sharing recipes for foods he made or thought looked good. Mark’s love for his sons appeared apparent in what he instilled in them, including a relentless work ethic, by never seeming to take breaks or holidays. Frequent advice and pearls of wisdom were often dispensed to others regarding his ideas on hard work, politics, religion, or general ideas about life. Mark was also extremely loyal and warmhearted, and always willing to help others. Known for his love of cars, motorcycles and trucks, Mark won many trophies and monetary prizes in drag racing at racetracks throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and out east. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycles. Memorials preferred to Jewish Housing and Programming (J-HAP), 9280 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427, Telephone:763-231-5427, Email: info@j-hap.org