Donald John Rose

ROSE Donald John Rose, age 85, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 following a heart procedure. He was born May 3, 1930 in Ft. Jennings, OH to the late Christ and Pheloma Rose. Don attended Ft. Jennings High School and the University of Toledo. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War from 1951 - 1953, where he was awarded a Commendation for meritorious service and achieved the rank of Sergeant. Don spent his early career as an IRS auditor, before going to work for Owens-Illinois in Toledo, Ohio. He spent 19 years in the plastics division where he rose to the level of plant manager in Kansas City, MO, Toledo, OH and Edison, NJ. Don left O-I to join Advanced Drainage Systems in Columbus, OH when the company was in its infancy. He was instrumental in growing ADS into the global leader of the drainage industry. In 1986, Don served as President of the Corrugated Plastic Tubing Association. Don retired as VP of Manufacturing Operations after 18 years with the company. Don was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church since its inception in 1973. He was also a long-time member of Worthington Hills Country Club and Wyndemere Country Club in Naples, FL, where he enjoyed spending his winters. Don relished his retirement years as an avid golfer, intrepid traveler and diehard Buckeye fan. But nothing gave him more enjoyment than time spent with his friends and family. Don was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Joanne Elizabeth (Bettinger) Rose, and brothers Robert, Arthur and Leonard. Those who continue to celebrate his life are wife Jean Shimp Rose, brother Thomas, children Christopher (Karen) Rose, John (Tyler) Rose, Steven (Stephanie) Rose, Susan (Tim) Moore and Wayne (Julie) Rose, as well as step-children Mickey (Jill) Shimp, Marty Shimp and Mindy (Rob) McCoy. Grandchildren are Emily (Arin) Aragona, Lindsey Rose, Katie (Jared) Clayton, Patrick Moore, Sean Moore, Kevin Moore, John Rose, Braden Shimp, Camille Shimp, Tanner Shimp, Cassidy Shimp and Connor McCoy. Charlie Aragona is his great-grandchild. Visitation hours are Thursday, 5-8pm at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St, Worthington. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am, Friday, at St. Peter Roman Catholic Church, 6899 Smoky Row Road, Columbus. In lieu of flowers, Catholic Social Services of Columbus, www.colscss.org.

Donald John Rose

May 3, 1930 - October 19, 2015