J. Randall Rosensteel died at his home, Cathedral Village, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the age of 84.
The son of Clarissa (nee Galbraith) and Jack Rosensteel of Mount Union, PA. Mr. Rosensteel graduated from Maryville College (TN) and Drexel Institute of Technology, now Drexel University. Earning a Master of Science degree in Library Science, Mr. Rosensteel spent his entire career working in various positions in the Central Library of The Free Library of Philadelphia, retiring in 2001.
Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1962, Mr. Rosensteel served on active duty and in the U.S. Army Reserves until being discharged as a 1st Lieutenant in 1977.
Active with the First Presbyterian Church in Germantown, Mr. Rosensteel also served on the Board of Directors of the Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia and volunteered at Girard College, the Archeology Laboratory of Independence National Historic Park and Stenton, the home of James Logan. He also acted and directed at the Stagecrafters Theater in Chestnut Hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents and only sibling Barbara Anderson.
He is survived by nieces Gale Baker (Dan), Catherine Posey and Lynne Fleming and one nephew, Michael Anderson (Sharon) and numerous great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Germantown, 35 W. Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19144, or the Residents Assistance Fund of Cathedral Village, 600 E. Cathedral Road, Philadelphia PA 19128.
A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Germantown on Friday, June 2, at 1:00 P.M. Interment will be private.