Milton Rosen

Milton D. Rosen , born Jan. 27, 1923, passed away on Jan. 9, 2008

Milt served in the United States Navy in the Pacific during World War II and the Korean conflict. He traveled to the South Pole with Admiral Richard Byrd's expedition in 1947.

Milt spent 62 years in St. Paul, MN. He grew up in the Selby-Western area and graduated from Mechanic Arts High School. He worked as a chef at various restaurants. He owned the Red Top Diner on Snelling Ave. from 1956-63 where he gave guidance to the local teenagers and was famous for the "Awful- Awful Burger". He was the head chef at 740 River drive until 1984 when he moved to Tampa. While in St. Paul, Milt was Commander of the Jewish War Vets post, ran for the St.Paul City council in 1968, was an avid bowler, golfer, longtime softball player, and Minnesota Twins fan.

Upon arriving in Tampa, Milt joined the Interbay YMCA where the support of the staff and members was invaluable to him from 1984 until his death. He became a member of many bowling teams and was well known around the State of Florida for his bowling accomplishments, including multiple 300 games and 700 series. He bowled on the PBA Senior Tour. Even after he lost a leg to diabetes, Milt continued to bowl as long as he could wearing a prosthesis. He encouraged many bowlers, younger and older, to keep up with the game.

He was a member of Schaarai Zedek congregation. Milt is survived by Dorothy Rosen, his wife of 60 years; a son, Stephen L. Rosen, and daughter-in-law, Lynn Rosen; grandchildren Christy Rosen Clement (and her husband, David,) and Leslie Rosen; great-grandchildren Ally Clement and Nathan Clement; and a brother, Sidney.

A graveside service for the family will take place on Friday Jan. 11, 2008 at the National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. and a Memorial Service will be held at the Segal Funeral Home 3909 Henderson Blvd. Tampa, FL. on Sunday Jan. 13, 2008 at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the Family would appreciate donations in Milt's name to the Weinberg Village or a charity of the donor's choice.