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Rosemary E. Rettele
Kelly, Kansas
11/14/1926 - 07/07/2019
Rosemary E. Rettele, 92, of Kelly, Ks passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Villa St. Francis in Olathe, Kansas.
Rosemary was born in Frankfort, KS on November 14,1926 to Clement A. and Lenora Engelken Zind. Her Father passed away when she 5 years old. She then moved to Seneca, KS with her mother, 4 sisters and 1 brother.
When she was 16 years old her mother passed away. Rosemary and her brother then moved to Baileyville, KS to live with her sister Leona and husband Jack Houlton.
She attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic Schools and graduated in 1944. After graduation she moved to Kansas City to live with her sister Helen and Bernice Zind. She worked at Virginia Dare Ladies shop as a cashier.
On February 15, 1947 she married William A. Rettele at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Baileyville, and they bought and lived on the family farm north of Kelly, Ks. They had 9 children.
She was a member of St Bede’s Catholic Church and served as President of the Altar Society for 2 years.
She also taught Catholic religion classes at Kelly grade school for several years.
She was a very devout Catholic and always had a rosary close by. She enjoyed playing cards with her family and especially with the ladies in her bridge club. She loved watching sports but mainly the KU Jayhawks basketball games.
Preceding her in death was her husband William A Rettele (1994), son Mark Rettele (1990), baby daughter Mariann Rettele (1951), baby grandson Wyatt Rettele (2001), son-in-law Brian Scott (2018). Also 5 sisters Evelyn Zind, Leona Houlton, Marguerite Houlton, Helen Hunter and Bernice Campbell.
Survivors are 7 children Bonnie Scott (Olathe, Ks), K’Lynn Sherpy (Kansas City, Mo), Mike (Janet)Rettele (Topeka, Ks), Morris (Jamie)Rettele (Seneca, Ks), Morgan (Joyce)Rettele (St. Louis, Mo), Max (Judy) Rettele (Jarrell, TX), Matthew (Lisa) Rettele (Seneca, Ks), daughter-in-law Diane (Mark Rettele), brother Clem Zind (Springfield, Mo), 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 7 step grandchildren.
Rosaries are 2 and 7 P.M. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday Morning at 10 A.M. at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly. The Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Seneca
Memorials are to Kelly Youth Rally sent in care of the family.
Rosaries are 2 and 7 P.M. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Rosaries are 2 and 7 P.M. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Bede’s Catholic Church in Kelly.
The Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Seneca.
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Dear Bonnie, K’Lynn, Mike, Morris, Morgan, Max, and Matt.
Cheryl and my thoughts are with you all.
Aunt Rosie was one sweet lady. We will miss going out to the “farm” on our next trip back to Seneca!
I always liked going out on the 4th for home made ice cream! When we “thought” we had finished cranking the handle and the ice cream was ready, Uncle Bill would take over and crank that handle like there was nothing it there!
And…. She always seemed to have a cookie (or two for Cheryl) when we visited.
She will be missed!
Love you guys.
Terry & Cheryl
We did have great times with all of yoi
Dear Cousins, such sad news.
Some of my fondest memories were going out to the farm and visiting. Aunt Rosie was a saint and always had a smile on her face. You are all like brothers and sisters to me and she will be greatly missed.
Love to all of you.
Gary & Lorene
Benedictine College extends condolences to the loved ones of Rosemary Rettele. As the Lord welcomes your loved one to Eternal Life, may comfort, peace and grace surround you at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie, thinking about you and your family. Your parents were very special people and loved their family! I’m so glad I got to say hello to your mom again last year.
So sorry for your loss. Many fond memories of your mom & dad.. Kent loved coaching those Rettele boys 🤗 prayers for all your family 🙏🙏
Mike, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was an amazing person. Thinking of you.
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. It was n honor to attend to your mother’s needs.
Sincerely,
The team at Catholic Community Hospice