Stanley V. Roose

Stanley V. Roose – November 14, 2025 age 90 of Livonia. Stanley Roose will be remembered as a man of integrity, creativity, and quiet strength. His legacy lives on in the music he taught, the photographs he captured, his woodworking skills, and the lives he touched. He is survived by his brother John H. Roose, loving children, Joseph (Gloria) Roose and Suzanne (Alan) Aldworth; cherished grandchildren, David (Amy) Roose, Christopher (Melanie) Roose, Cody Horstmann, Savannah (Josh) Vaziri, Jeffrey Housner, Scott (Madi) Aldworth, Erik (Hillary) Wallstrom, and Kimberly Aldworth; Devoted great grandchildren, Ethan and Emily Roose, Brooklyn and Paisley Roose, Lillian and Nora Horstmann, Hailey Housner, Kinley Housner, Autry Wallstrom, and August Aldworth. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elaine Roose, his grandson Ryan Housner, his father, Joseph Henry Roose, his mother, Mary Julia Updike Roose, and brothers Carroll Roose and Douglas Roose. Born in the small northern Michigan town of Tustin, he was the eldest of four sons to Joseph and Mary Roose. Raised on an apple farm during the Great Depression, Stanley’s early years were shaped by resilience and resourcefulness. During World War II, the family relocated to Livonia, MI, where his father sought better opportunities in the city’s factories. Of German and Polish descent, Stanley treasured his heritage and the strength it gave him. Stanley’s lifelong love of fishing began in childhood and deepened over the years. Whether casting for salmon in Lake Michigan or tying his own flies for trout, he approached the sport with both joy and precision. His passion for photography also took root early, capturing portraits of classmates and later, the wildlife and landscapes around Pentwater. He taught himself the art of processing and printing his photos, becoming a skilled amateur photographer whose images reflected his keen eye and quiet reverence for nature. Music was the heartbeat of Stanley’s life. A dedicated educator and performer, he inspired generations of young musicians through his teaching and leadership. He played with community orchestras as a percussionist and once had the honor of guest directing the Detroit Concert Band. As a college student, he marched proudly as a drummer with the Wayne State University Marching Band. His students remember him not only for his musical guidance but for the kindness and encouragement he offered so freely. Stanley inherited his father’s talent for woodworking, crafting beautiful features in his home with care and precision. He was also an avid traveler, exploring many countries and embracing adventure. One memorable journey took him to Europe aboard the Concord, returning on the Queen Elizabeth 2—a testament to his appreciation for both innovation and tradition. Education was a lifelong pursuit for Stanley. He earned his Bachelor of Education from Wayne State University in 1957, followed by a Master’s in Music in 1978. In 1975, he added a Juris Doctor from MSU College of Law to his impressive academic achievements. Faith was a guiding force throughout Stanley’s life. Raised in the Church of the Nazarene in Plymouth, MI, he later became a devoted member of Ward Presbyterian Church in Northville, MI. In retirement, he found community and purpose at Centenary United Methodist Church in Pentwater, where he remained actively involved. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, November 29th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by a Memorial Funeral Service at 1:00 PM at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West, Plymouth (between Sheldon and Beck). Burial will take place at a later date at Glen Eden Memorial Park in Livonia. Memorial contributions in Stanley’s honor may be made to Blue Lake Public Radio, 300 East Crystal Lake Road, Twin Lake, Michigan 49457, as well as Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd. Livonia, MI 48154. To share a memory, please use the share a memory tab on this webpage.

Stanley V. Roose

November 28, 1934 - November 14, 2025