Elton J. Rose went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the age of 80 years.  He enjoyed playing darts and Bar-B Qing.  Elton was a member of the Sons of Hermann Harmonia Lodge #1.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Hilmar Rose.  He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Kay; step-son, John Barefoot and wife Evelyn; step-daughters, Lanell Wolff and Leedell; brother, Robert Rose; grandchildren, Ryan, Esmie, Catherine, George, and Penny; seven (7) great grandchildren.  A memorial service for Elton will be held at Southside Funeral Home on Sunday, December 20th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.