Rosemary “Rose” Ann Schuenke (Hansen), age 73, of Whitewater passed away on September 14, 2024 at her residence.

Rosemary was born on May 14, 1951 in Milwaukee to Eugene and Shirley (nee Unke) Hansen. Rose married Richard R. Schuenke on August 23, 1969 in Milwaukee.

Rose spent the majority of her life working in assisted living or food service jobs with her favorite job being George Webb. Rose enjoyed going to local diners on a regular basis and chatting with the waitresses making new friends. She looked forward to the yearly family gathering where she got to see all her family, she was famous for her German potato salad. Most recently in her retirement Rose enjoyed spending time with her friends at Blackhawk drinking coffee, going to movies and playing card games or pennies.

Rose is survived by her children, Christina (Justin) Meisenheimer of Whitewater, Nicole (Fiancé Jeff) Schuenke of Colfax, Iowa, Sean Schuenke of Horicon; 8 grandchildren, Tyler Bjeloshevich, Cody Seiser, Alex Freeman, Dylan Schuenke, Savanna (Ryan) Seiser, Kaeline (Justin) Hansen, Brayden Schuenke, Landon Lee; 3 great-grandchildren, Summer Hansen, Jonah Hansen, June Garrison (due to arrive in December 2024); sister, Sandy Siejekowski; sister-in-law, Jan Lubasz; sister-in-law, Lori Hansen. She is
further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Rose is preceded in death by her husband, Richard; son, Anthony; father, Eugene; mother, Shirley Unke- Hansen; mother-in-law, Alice Earsley-Barton; father-in-law, Ralph Barton; brothers, Ron Hansen, Jim Hansen; brother-in-law, Michael Siejekowski; brother-in-law, Jim Schuenke; sister-in-law, Betty Schuenke; and niece, Traci Lubasz.

A celebration of Life memorial gathering will be held on Saturday October 5, 2024 from 1 PM to 5 PM at the farm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of one’s choice are appreciated.

Nitardy Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.nitardyfuneralhome.com