Rose, Thomas Karl avid outdoors man passed away peacefully on February 20 in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Tom is survived by his best friend and wife Marcia Helgeson Rose and his sister Ann Maria Rose Husom (David). Their children Heidi Rose Ellis (Michael), Jennifer Rose Dugan (Daniel), Michael Rose. Tom and Marcia have fond memories of all their adventures with their grandchildren, Thomas Jack (Dana), Benjamin Jack (Carleigh), Sean Ellis (Stacey) Stacy Ellis Mitchell (David) Emily Jack Cymny (Christopher), Molly Jack (Zachary), Samantha Dugan, William Dugan (MacKenzie), Allison Dugan, Michael Dugan, Kyle Rose (Julia), Madison Rose Lambrecht (Brandon), Theodore Rose as well as nine great grandchildren. Upon graduating from Edina Morningside HS, Tom entered the University of Minnesota and graduated in 1962 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He went on to a 35 year career at Onan before becoming a successful entrepreneur with American Leak Detection in Southeast Michigan. Heeding the call for a warmer life, Tom and Marcia found their way to Placida, Florida. Tom was in his glory fishing for Grouper. Since 2017, they have called Deerfield Beach, Florida their home. They have enjoyed spending time with friends, visiting family, traveling the world and simply watching the boats float by while relaxing on the lanai. The celebration of Tom's life will be this summer in Minnesota. Interment will be at St. Marks Cathedral in Mpls, MN.

Published on February 25, 2024