Eugene A. Rose

MADISON Eugene A. Gene Rose, age 81, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the UW Hospital after a courageous five year battle with lung cancer. He was born in Rochester, Minn., on March 18, 1936, to Harold and Evelyn (Manke) Rose. Mr. Rose served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Since 1984 he was the sole owner of Fix-It-Rite Construction. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Maxine Ballweg-Rose, Madison; two daughters, Cheryl (Glen) Schumacher, Lemont, Ill., and Debbie (Richard) Kujawa, Bloomington, Wis; three stepsons, Douglas (Myra) Ballweg, Roxbury, Wis., Randy Ballweg Pensacola, Fla., and Troy (friend, Jackie) Ballweg, Madison; a brother, Marvin (Joan) Rose, Rochester, Minn.; a sister, Lorraine, of Minnesota. He is also survived by grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, JoAnn Adams. A memorial gathering will be held at ALL FAITHS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 4058 Lien Rd., Madison on Friday, June 9, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Madison. All Faiths Funeral & Cremation Services Madison (608)442-0477 www.866allfaiths.com