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Rose B. Kohlman

Rose B. Kohlman

Rose B. Kohlman, age 81 of Plum City, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the Spring Valley Health Care Center in Spring Valley.

Rose was born on January 14, 1933 in the Town of Tainter, rural Menomonie. She was the daughter of Joseph and Grace (Steies) Schumacher. Rose grew up on Tainter Lake and graduated from Menomonie High School 1951. She married Lawrence “Pete” Kohlman on September 10, 1953 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Menomonie. After marriage they moved to Menomonie for several years. In 1966, they purchased a farm in the Lund area of rural Plum City where they farmed and raised their family. Rose worked at as waitress at a truck stop in South St. Paul, MN for several years before taking a job at Riddell’s Shoes in Red Wing, MN for 14 years. Pete passed away in 1991 and Rose moved into Plum City, where she lived the rest of her life.

Rose was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Plum City, she was a member of PCCW and was a greeter at many funerals. She was a member of the Plum City American Legion Post #365 Ladies Auxiliary. Rose loved crafts, making quilts, baking and Christmas time. In her earlier years, she enjoyed playing cards and dancing. In her later years, Rose learned to drive, she was very proud of that accomplishment and enjoyed going on drives.

Rose is survived by her children; Rita (Greg) Preston of Slinger, Barb (Bruce) Hanson of Prescott, Kathy (Kevin) Olson of Chippewa Falls, Joseph (Darcy) of Elmwood and Pete of Prescott, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one great great grandson, one sister; Katherine Fisher of Colfax, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Pete, one son; Ken, one great granddaughter; Jessica McQuiston and two sisters; Harriet Denning and Frances McCarthy.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 21, 2014 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Plum City. Rev. Paul G. Czerwonka will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 PM Friday at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

  1. Kathy & Dennis

    Funeral was yesterday with the most beautiful blue skies, as if she was warming us with her love. We will miss her infectious laugh, her ya ya, her painted finger nails, all her rings, and her love for her family! . She raised a wonderful family and was a special Aunt to Dennis McCarthy and I! Love you always, Aunt Rose!
    With sympathies to the whole family,
    Love, Dennis and Kathy

  2. Vicki, Bill and Emily Bowen

    You have our sincere condolences. Emily lost her grandma last fall, so she would tell you that she knows just how you feel. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  3. Char Malueg

    My thoughts and prayer to you Barb, Bruce, Sheri and Ryan.

  4. Marge Binkowski

    To the Kohlman Family; We at Plum City Care Center, Residents and Staff letting you all know we are thinking of you. We will never forget her wonderful laugh and smile. Sincere Sympathy to you all.

  5. bethany

    Rose was a beautiful person. So blessed that I got to know you all. what a beautiful reunion it was to finally see her son in heaven!!!
    Hugs to you all!!! Prayers.

  6. Rose frenchick

    Sorry I am unable to attend your mother/grandmother services. Please accept my sincere sympathy. rose frenchick

  7. Connie S Brantner

    I am so sorry for your loss. My love is being sent to you all !!

  8. Duane and Barb Meixner

    So sorry for your loss Joe.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  9. Thomas Restemayer

    Prayers and sending love to Rita & Family.
    God bless you as time is the best healing.
    Love Thomas & Kathy Restemayer

  10. Kathy Ackerman

    I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother raised wonderful children and will always be watching you from heaven.

  11. Donald Westerberg

    Love You & Miss You Grandma

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