H.R. No. 111
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
with the passing of Gerald Lee Roseberg on January 7, 2023, at the
age of 82; and
WHEREAS, The only child of Leonard and Lucille Roseberg,
Garry Roseberg was born in McPherson, Kansas, on April 7, 1940; he
grew up on the family farm, attended a one-room school, and sang in
the choir at New Gottland Lutheran Church, where he formed many
enduring friendships; as a high school student in McPherson, he met
the love of his life, the former Judy Scott, and after numerous
dates at the A&W, they married in 1961; the couple were blessed with
two daughters, Karla and Kristi; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Roseberg worked as a cast iron welder, and in
the mid-1960s, he was transferred to Greenville, Mississippi; after
four years, the family moved to Corpus Christi, where Mr. Roseberg
was employed at Coastal States Refinery; he found great
satisfaction in his career and went on to serve as a shift
supervisor at Valero until his retirement in 2006; along the way, he
developed a sideline mowing lawns, just as his parents had in their
later years; and
WHEREAS, A man of strong faith, Mr. Roseberg served Calallen
Baptist Church as a deacon and member of the building and grounds
committee; he maintained the church lawn, volunteered whenever
needed, and regularly attended Sunday school and the men's Bible
study; in addition, he enjoyed singing with the choir; he was also a
32nd degree Mason and member of Masonic Lodge No. 189 in Corpus
Christi; in his leisure hours, he liked baking pumpkin pies,
playing with his Dachshunds, and helping out family and friends; he
took pride in his Swedish heritage and savored the traditional
dessert, ostakaka; above all, he treasured spending time with his
loved ones and relished his role as "G-pa" to four grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren, the beneficiaries of numerous bear hugs;
and
WHEREAS, Although Garry Roseberg is deeply missed by those he
left behind, they will cherish their memories of his warmth,
kindness, and devotion, and he will forever hold a special place in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Gerald Lee Roseberg
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Judy Roseberg; to his daughters, Karla Harris and her
husband, Charlie, and Kristi Skrobarczyk and her husband, Joe; to
his grandchildren, Eddie Joe, Ryan, Gabe, and Dee; to his
great-grandchildren, Emma, Sadie, Connor, and Maggie; and to his
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Garry
Roseberg.
Kacal
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 111 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 8, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House