Milton Alvin Rosenblad

Milton Alvin Rosenblad, 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, of Rochester, died on May 29, 2012 at Season's Hospice after a short illness. Surviving are wife Bernita (Penny) Mohn Rosenblad, of Rochester, sons Gerald (Michele) of Stewartville, Robert (Shelly) of Rochester, and daughter Joyce Rosenblad of Minneapolis, grandsons Ben, Eric and Austin, granddaughters Kelly and Jessica, and beloved cat, Lucy Marie. Milton was born August 14, 1933 in Minneapolis, the youngest of three.After graduating from Edina High School in 1951, Milt did his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors from the U of M Law School in 1956.He married Roberta (Bobbie) Fildes on August 25, 1956 and they moved to Rochester, MN where Milt began practicing law. He stayed at that firm, which later became Michaels, Seeger, Rosenblad and Arnold (and then in the 1990's merged with the Dunlap Law Office, becoming Dunlap & Seeger), for his entire career.Milt specialized in probate, tax and real estate law, and loved his work, often vowing never to retire. Milt was very active in the community, notably with the local Elks and Lions Clubs, as well as the Quarterbacks Club.He also belonged to the Rochester Golf and Country Club. Milt was well known locally as an effective fundraiser, as anyone that he approached in his effort to hawk raffle tickets over a span of decades no doubt discovered.In addition to his work, Milt loved golfing and attending his childrens' and grandchildrens' events. He also loved many types of card games, including Duplicate Bridge, Gin Rummy and Poker.Milt achieved the Life Master status in duplicate bridge several years ago and continued to play until he became ill.Milt was a huge Vikings and Twins fan and was excited to hear recently that the Vikings would finally get a new stadium.He did make it to Target Field for a Twins game once last year, a special day for him. Milt and Bobbie loved traveling and houseboating.Family time on the Mississippi became a weekend ritual for the Rosenblads every spring, summer and fall through the 70s and 80s.Friends, fun and jarts were always on tap on the river. Later, after Bobbie passed away in 1996, Milt found love and companionship with Bernita (Penny) Mohn, and they were married in 2001.They spent twelve happy years together in Rochester and Ft. Myers, Florida. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, June 1, 2012 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Ave., SE, Rochester, MN 55904. Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 pm Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901 and one hour prior to the service at the church. The Rev. Norman Wahl will be officiating with interment at Oakwood Cemetery. The family prefers memorials to Paws and Claws or Ronald McDonald House. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com