ALMOND - Ralph D. Rossman, 86, of McHenry Valley Road, passed away unexpectedly Monday (December 30, 2019) at his home.
Born in the Town of Almond, June 23, 1933, the son of Dexter
and Mamie Kehrer Rossman, he had resided in the Town of Almond all his life. He
was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School, class of 1951, and had been a
self-employed farmer in the Town of Almond from 1933 until 1986. He also drove
school bus for the Alfred Almond School district for 33 years, and was employed
by the Hornell Agway as a feed delivery man.
Ralph was a loyal member of the Almond Lions Club, the
Almond Rod & Gun Club, the “PALS” camping club of the Finger lakes
District, the Steuben County Bee Association, the Almond Grange, the Scio
Senior Citizens, and for several years hosted members of the Hornell Dodgers
Baseball Team.
Ralph enjoyed hunting and fishing, being a bee keeper, and
making maple syrup for many years.
He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife; Joanne
Rossman, his sisters; Hazel Zepp and Irene Hillsdorf, his brothers; Clair and
Glen Rossman and his grandson; Eric Lehman.
He is survived by his
wife, Norma Short Preston Rossman, his daughters; Cheryl (Ralph) Braden of
Colorado, Christine (Don) Kernan of Almond, Susan (David) Rossman-Allen of
Alabama, Cindy ( Bob) Baker of Andover and Brenda (Jim) Cavanaugh of Henrietta,
his sons; Scott Rossman of Alaska, Douglas (Barbara Muoio) Preston of
Scottsville and Tracy (Cyndi) Preston of Wellsville, 13 grandchildren, 18 great
grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit
www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com or on Facebook@brownpowersfh. The family is
being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
The family will not be observing calling hours. Family and
friends are invited to attend a memorial service honoring Ralph’s life on
Tuesday (Jan7, 2020) at 4 PM at the Almond Community Church. Pastor Charles
Emerson will officiate. Burial will be in Alfred Rural Cemetery.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: The Almond
Community Church, 11 Main Street, Almond, NY 14804 or the Almond Volunteer Fire
Department.
