Michael Lee Rose

ROSE, LAMONT, SEIDEN

Posted By: Sarah Fletcher (email)
Date: 8/31/2021 at 07:31:05

Michael Lee Rose, age 74, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in Iowa City, Iowa on August 21, 2021.

Mike was born in Brooklyn, New York and attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids. He was an avid music lover and musician, reader, aviation buff and a wonderful comedic and dramatic storyteller. He was funny, kind, gentle and generous. Those whose lives were touched by Mike will never forget him.

For over 30 years, Mike worked as a dedicated high school special education teacher at West High School. He loved and advocated not only for his students, but for the student body as a whole. In fact, in 1994, he was chosen by the graduates (only five were his actual students) to be their graduation speaker. Maybe his “wandering the halls,” and getting to know the kids wasn’t such a “waste of time.” He deeply appreciated his family and friends, enjoyed his interactions with collaborators, and strove to give back to the community he loved. He loved to talk and was able to connect with everyone he met. Above all else, Mike Rose was authentic and one of a kind.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents Murray and Ida. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 39-years Jody, daughter Heather (Mike) LaMont, son Joshua (Christy), granddaughters Madison and Aliyah, sister Judy (Paul) Seiden, in-laws Bill, June, Jeff, Andy, Beth and Brooke, nieces and nephews David, Adam, Andrew, Ariel, Hunter, Lauren, Grant, Elise, Laura, Lily, Lance, Joseph, many cherished friends and his beloved cat Ozzie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Camp Courageous, Special Olympics or Iowa City Animal Shelter.

Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service
 

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