He shall not be forgotten...
On March 7, 1934, Karl Roderick was born to Frank and Dora Rosbach of Chehalis, Washington. He was the eighth of nine siblings.
Karl promptly enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after his graduation from Chehalis High School in 1953.
Karl began dating Neva Rose Dorn of Centralia, Washington, in 1951. The two married Oct. 17, 1953, and celebrated nearly 71 years of marriage. Together they have two daughters, Cynthia Susan "Cindy," born May 27, 1957, and Sandra Jo "Sandy," born Sept. 6, 1960.
A few months after their wedding, Karl was deployed overseas to serve in the Korean War. Upon his return to the United States, Karl served as a sergeant at Camp Pendleton prior to being transferred to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot.
In recognition of his service, he received the National Defense Service Medal, the UN Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a proud Marine and fully embodied "Once a Marine, always a Marine.”
Following his honorable discharge from the USMC in 1957, he attended Washington State University (WSU) and graduated with a bachelor of education in 1961.
Karl taught school throughout Washington state. His teaching jobs afforded him the opportunity to pursue his true passion, coaching youth football. He took pride in molding young participants into formidable athletes. As a coach, he had a reputation for being strict, demanding and unyielding. Those who knew him well, knew this was a facade to the sarcastic, entertaining, witty, loveable and, at times, cantankerous character within.
Karl is survived by wife, Neva; daughters; Cindy Rosbach; of Covington, Washington, and Sandy (Rick) Rosbach-Newhall, of Auburn, Washington; his grandchildren, Michael Roderick Rosbach, Karly Rose Newhall and Ricke Lee Newhall; and great-grandchild Kemper Philip Rosbach, who all lovingly referred to him as "Papa." He is also survived by his sister Jain Rosbach, of Chehalis, Washington, and a multitude of nieces and nephews, to whom he was affectionately known as "Uncle Snarl.”
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Milton, Charles, Francis, Gloria, Donald, Ronald and Bruce.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Aug. 17 at Claquato Cemetery, 142 Stearns Road, Chehalis.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Veterans Museum, http://www.veteransmuseum.org.
A social gathering in Karl's honor will be held following the service. Please join us at Swede Hall, 18543 Albany St. SW, Rochester, Washington. A light lunch and beverages will be provided.
