Paul F. Rosfeld

Paul F. Rosfeld, 92, a lifelong Rush County resident, passed away August 7, 2025. Paul was born October 23, 1932 in Rush County to Anthony & Elizabeth (Wilhelm) Rosfeld. He was a 1950 graduate of Rushville High School and served in the US Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean War. He married Dorine A. Hoeing on November 22, 1956 and she preceded him in death on January 20, 2017. Paul farmed for 38 years retiring in 2006. He was parts man 11 years at the Rushville John Deere implement before going to work as clerk, carrier and assistant postmaster for 28 years at the Rushville Post Office. Paul never met a stranger and enjoyed being involved in anything that was happening with family and friends. He enjoyed collecting antique tractors and being part of the Pioneer Engineer’s Club in Rushville. Paul was a volunteer at the middle school reality store, loved IU basketball, playing euchre and mowing his yard! He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Rushville, Knights of Columbus, Rushville American Legion and longtime member of the Pioneer Engineer’s Club in Rushville. Paul will be missed by his children; Roger Rosfeld (Deb) of Rushville, John P. Rosfeld (Heidi Miller) of Rushville, Phil Rosfeld of Indianapolis, Denise (Ed) Small of Rushville and Mary Rosfeld of Indianapolis, sister; Joan (Tony) Meo of Rushville, grandchildren; Jenna Rosfeld, Stephanie Small & Eddie (Beth) Small, Krista (Matt) Richey and Kyla (Alex) Shaver and great grandchildren; Charlotte Small, Harper Freas, Alyssa, Austin & Addylyn Richey, Brylee, Preslee & Wrenlee Shaver, several nieces & nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife; Dorine, sister; Marie Anderson; son-in-law; Steve Wesley and brothers; Carl & Myron Rosfeld. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Rushville with Fr. Jose Neri presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family Tuesday evening, August 12 in Moster Mortuary, Rushville from 4-8 PM. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 3:45 in the mortuary. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rushville and the American Legion Honor Guard will provide military rites at the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary School or to the Pioneer Engineer’s Club.

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Paul F. Rosfeld

October 23, 1932 - August 7, 2025