William F. Rosenquist

William F. Rosenquist 88, died Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Diversacare in Sedgwick, Kansas. He was born February 15, 1927 in Neosho Rapids, Kansas to Carl and Alice Rosenquist. On August 8, 1951 he married Vivian H. Dietrich in Emporia, Kansas and she preceded him in death on September 17, 1991.  He served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956.  William was a retired custodian for the Flint Hills Area Technical School retiring in 1990.  He was a member of the American Legion and he enjoyed outdoor activities including Fishing, Camping and Gardening.

William is survived by his daughter and her husband Annita and Bret Mize of Newton, Kansas. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and 1 step grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and 6 brothers and sisters.

Private family interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Neosho Rapids, Kansas at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Petersen Funeral Home.  www.petersenfuneralhome.com