Robert Rossman, USAF

Bob Rossman (1934-2025) graduated from White High School in 1952. He attended Boys State and was involved in class plays, newspaper and annual staff and served as a class officer in high school. He was involved in several sports in high school and was a member of two undefeated White High School football teams. In 1953, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, learning C-124 aircraft maintenance and becoming Crew Chief. He served in Iceland, the Azores, and various U.S. bases, flying many missions. After his four-year assignment, he re-enlisted, attending flight engineers school and graduated at the top of his class. He went on to become first engineer and later studied jet engines. In 1965, Bob was transferred to McChord AFB, Washington, where he flew 104 Pacific missions during the Vietnam conflict. In the early 1970s, as Master Sergeant, Bob earned the U.S. Air Medal for Meritoriuious Achievement in 1970, 1972 and 1974. Bob retired from military service in 1975 after 22 years of service, with 11,000 flight hours.

Rossman died in January 2025 at Puyallup, Washington.

Blog post from Deubrook Area Alumni Association Hall of Fame Induction 2025

Robert Rossman's brick in the White Area Veterans Memorial.