Stewart W. Rosendaul, Sr.

Stewart W. Rosendaul, Sr., age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Stu worked in telephony for over 60 years. He worked for GTE and retired from Verizon. During his time with the phone companies, he was a member and past president of the Communication Workers of America Local 4378. He also worked privately on phone systems all across the area through his company, SR Telephone Service. He was a proud veteran of the Indiana Army National Guard where he served as a Military Police officer. Stu was a charter member of the Williams County Alliance where he worked tirelessly to save the water in our aquifer. He enjoyed classic cars, motorcycles, bicycles, anything old or motorized and fishing. He attended the Bryan Cruise-Ins for 30 years and other car shows across the United States. Stu didn’t know a stranger. He enjoyed time with his friends and family, talking or just spending time together.

Stewart W. Rosendaul was born April 16, 1943 in Defiance County, Ohio, the son of Ray W. and Helen A. (Glover) Rosendaul. He attended Bryan High School. Stewart married Sally Ann Schad on February 29, 1968, in Adrian, Michigan and she survives in Bryan.

Stu is also survived by his sons, Stewart (Velvet) Rosendaul, II, of Bryan and Nicolas (Andrea) Rosendaul, of Columbus; grandchildren, William “Will”, Gabriel, “Gabe”, Travis and Brianna; brother, Christopher (Marcie) Rosendaul, of Bryan; sisters, Madelon (Chuck) Salsbury and Patty Dohm, both of Bryan and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, Cleon and Marg Schad and brothers, infant David Rosendaul, James “Jim” Rosendaul and Rex Rosendaul and brother-in-law, Ed Dohm.

Visitation for Stewart will be held from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at New Hope Community Church, 203 Old Farm Trail, Bryan, Ohio. Funeral service will begin immediately following with Pastor Chip Steffy officiating. He will be laid to rest at Shiffler Cemetery with military honors at a later date. His arrangements have been entrusted to Krill Funeral Service, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan, Ohio. 

Memorials in honor of Stu may be directed to the Williams County Alliance, PO Box 7085, Bryan, OH, United States, Ohio or Gilmore Museum, 6865 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners, MI 49060.