Leo Rosner - Post World War II

Post World War II

Leo and Helen Rosner immigrated to Australia after the war and settled in Melbourne. He worked as a musician and eventually fronted a twelve piece band. He continued to perform into his eighties. He was well known in the Melbourne musician business as well as in the Australian Holocaust survivors community.

The couple had two daughters in Australia, Anna and Frances.

Rosner suffered from Alzheimer's disease during his later years, but was able to perform at his and Helen's 65th wedding anniversary celebration in 2008.

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