Obituary: Matthew (Matt) Roos

Matthew Roos (April 6, 1955 – December 7, 2020)

Matthew “Rooster” Harlan Roos, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born on April 6, 1955, in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Harlan Roos, Jr. and Dorothy (Renz) Roos.

Matt married the love of his life, Anita “Jean” Sewell on June 11, 1976 in Manchester, Michigan. He will be remembered as a man who loved spending time fishing with his grandson Connor as well as riding motorcycles with his wife and the Star Touring and Riding Chapter 317. He cherished his daughter, Michelle, and their daily talks.

Matt is survived by his wife Anita “Jean”; his daughter Michelle (Nathan) Leonard; his siblings, Mark Roos and Martha Rehder; grandson Connor Leonard; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his
parents, Harlan and Dorothy Roos.

Public visitation will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 10 am – 12 pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel, 207 E. Duncan St., Manchester, MI. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at 12:00 pm at Eineder Funeral Homes – Manchester Chapel. Rev. Chris Kurtz of Emmanuel United Church of Christ will serve as celebrant. Memorial contributions may be given to family for future designation. Due to Covid restrictions, masks and social distancing will be observed. The funeral service will be limited to 25 guests. Please leave a message of comfort for Matt’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.