Obituary from Holman Funeral Home of Ozark – Ozark, Alabama
Command Sergeant Major (United States Army, Retired), Myron Lynn Roessel a resident of Ozark, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the age of 82. Funeral services for CSM Roessel will be 2:00 P. M. Friday, January 23, 2026, in the Chapel of Holman Funeral Home in Ozark with Dr. Scott Hannen officiating, Holman Funeral Home of Ozark directing. Full Military Honors will be presented following the service Friday. The family will receive friends Friday at the funeral home in Ozark from 12:30 P.M. until service time.
Myron was born on November 17, 1943, in Seattle, Washington, and was raised in nearby Bellingham. After graduating from Bellingham High School, he answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the United States Army at just 17 years old—a decision that would shape the course of his life and define his legacy. Myron’s military career was marked by extraordinary leadership and courage. He served three combat tours in Vietnam, beginning with his first tour from 1965 to 1966 as a helicopter crew chief (door gunner) with a special Assault Helicopter Unit. During that tour alone, his aircraft was shot down nine times under fierce enemy fire. He logged nearly 1,000 combat flight hours and earned 38 Air Medals across his three tours in Vietnam. For his bravery and exceptional service in combat, he was awarded the Bronze Star. In addition to his Vietnam service, Myron completed other deployments to Korea and Germany and held numerous leadership roles throughout his 23-year Army career. His military service culminated with his final promotion to Command Sergeant Major, the highest rank attainable by a non-commissioned officer in the Army. After retiring from the Army, Myron and his family moved to Ozark, Alabama, where he continued his lifelong commitment to aviation, beginning a second 18 year career in helicopter maintenance management at Fort Rucker. Above all, Myron will be remembered as a man of unwavering strength, deep conviction, and steadfast commitment. His devotion to his faith, his family, and his country left an enduring impression on all who knew him, and his life stands as a powerful testament to service, sacrifice, and honor.
Myron was preceded in death by his parents, Fred, Jr. and Elane Roessel. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 60 years, Cheryl Roessel; his brother, Gary Roessel (wife, Beverley); his daughters, Suzette Osborne and Michele Watford; his son, Ryan Roessel (wife, Jennifer); his grandchildren, Austin Evans (wife, Lauren), Addison Evans, Asher Evans (wife, Lauren), Savannah Gonzalez (husband, Aaron), Caroline Watford, Adam Watford, Aaron Osborne, Lillian Roessel, and Kathryn Roessel; and his great-grandchildren, Emery and Ginny Evans and Eleanor Gonzalez.
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