David L. Roskam, 77, born October 6, 1947, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, in Wichita, KS. He was the son of Frances (Cooper) and Delbert Roskam. He was a retired CPA and United States Navy veteran. David graduated from Southeast High School in 1965. He attended WSU where he received a Bachelor Degree in Business and became a CPA. He is survived by his dear wife of 53 years, Rosemary; his loving son, Joseph; brother, Alan (Nancy Gividen) Roskam of Wichita; nephew, Austen (Colleen) Roskam of Wichita; great-nephews, Nicholas and Jonathan Roskam of Wichita; niece, Emily Roskam of Vancouver, WA. A Navy veteran, David was stationed in Pearl Harbor, HI on a Navy Guided Missile Destroyer USS Joseph Strauss. He spent considerable time off the coast of Vietnam. He did 3 tours overseas. Honolulu proved to be a fortunate post for him because he met his future wife, Rosemary, originally from Buffalo, NY. They were married August 14, 1971 in Buffalo, NY. Their son Joey was born in 1979. After graduation he worked for Elmer Fox & Co. He formed Roskam Investment Co. with his father in 1980. His brother joined in 1982. Eventually he went out on his own and started David L. Roskam, CPA. He was an Eagle Scout and volunteered as a Scout Master, eventually his son became an Eagle Scout. He went on many camping trips with the scouts and helped train other boys for Eagle Scouts. He volunteered with little league baseball at Magdalen where Joey attended, and also coached YMCA youth basketball. He loved golf and enjoyed playing for many years. Rosemary and David made many trips to Buffalo, NY throughout the years to visit her family. He enjoyed visiting there and being with her family. They all loved him dearly. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church. Committal will follow at Ascension Cemetery. Memorials have been established with Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church, 12626 E. 21st St. N., Wichita, KS 67206; Pheonix Hospice, 3450 N. Rock Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 213, Wichita, KS 67226. Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.