James Joseph Rosenauer, 78, of Springfield, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015. He was born February 6, 1937, in St. Joseph, MO, to Joseph and Ercil Rosenauer. Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force and as a fireman for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Barbara Fleischer and Alice Jo Schopp; infant son, Kurt Wayne Rosenauer; and daughter-in-law, Nita Rosenauer. Jim is survived by his wife, Marcia (Beeler) Rosenauer; sons, Richard C. Rosenauer and Mark G. Rosenauer and wife Cynthia C. Rosenauer; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full Military Honors. Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services. In lieu of flower, memorial donations may be made to Oxford Hospice, 1550 E Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804.