Gerald Rose, 74 of Union passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010 in St. Louis.

Mr. Rose, son of the late Lloyd Rose and wife Nola nee Bunch was born December 10, 1935 in Bonne Terre, Missouri.

He was married to Peggy nee Dilly for 54 years. Mr. Rose was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Nola Rose.

He is survived by his wife Peggy Rose of Union; two sons, Dennis Rose and wife Pam of Wentzville and Scott Rose and wife Lori of Maylene, Alabama; one brother, Lloyd Rose and wife Connie of Skiatook, Oklahoma; two sisters, Patricia Hulsey and husband Russell of Bland, MO and Karen Trenary and husband James of Bolivar, MO; four grandchildren Stephanie Mountain and husband Kevin, Jennifer Rose, Katelyn Rose and Jared Rose; two great grandchildren, Ethan Mountain and Madison Rose Laske; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. .