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- Vander Heiden Rosella R., (Rosie), Kaukauna
Rosie died very peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, July 25, 2015. She was born June 18, 1927 at home in the Town of Freedom, daughter of the late Henry and Caroline (Daul) Van Asten. Rosie recently celebrated her 66th wedding anniversary with Joe on May 12, 2015. Her passions in life were, first her faith in God, family, gardening, crafting and nurturing animals back to health. Rosie also enjoyed playing the piano and was the root of the Vander Heiden Family Band. Her musical legacy lives on in her children and grandchildren.
Rosie is survived by her husband, Joseph; ten children: Janice (Gary) Meulemans, Donna (Jim) Schmidt, Yvonne (Glenn) Lemke, Jean (Grant) Grebe, Karen (Dave) Giese, Terry Vander Heiden, Sharon (David) Eichman, Lynn (Tom) Hermus, Jeff (Kim) Vander Heiden, and Gary (Wendy) Vander Heiden.
Grandchildren: Gary, Chad (Jen) Meulemans, Tammy (Chad) Bader, Rhonda (Mike) Kaminski, Jason Schmidt, Rachelle (Josh) Nisleit, Rachel and Shawn Lemke, Tara (Randy) Theimer, Krista (Brian) Vosters, Kayla Giese, Eric Eichman and Amanda Kralovets, Stephanie (fiancé Josh) and Nathan Hermus, Kevin and Justine Vander Heiden, Courtney and Mariah Seiltz, Brooke, Maria, Olivia and Sarah Vander Heiden.
Great-grandchildren: Derick and Brett Bader, David, Jack and Alexa Kaminski, Madeline, Ashley and Grace Thiemer, Reed and Grant Vosters, and Kamdyn Berendsen.
Rosie is further survived by her sister, Alma Van Evenhoven; brother-in-law, Leo Micke; sisters-in-law, Marion Van Asten and Mildred Vander Heiden.
She was preceded in death by her parents, infant siblings: Raymond and Clarence, a grandson, Michael Vander Heiden; siblings: William, Martin (Josephine) Van Asten, Blanche (Edward) Van Handel, Mary (Leo) Vander Heiden, Josephine Micke, and Orville Vanevenhoven. She was further preceded in death by Joseph's family: Lorraine (Orville) Kieffer, Fran and Lloyd Vander Heiden.
Mass of Christian Burial for Rosie will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 309 Desnoyer St., Kaukauna with Fr. Tom Pomeroy, Msgr. James Vanden Hogan and Fr. Paul Paider concelebrating. Friends may call on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at BOETTCHER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 2401 Fieldcrest Dr., Kaukauna from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 with a parish prayer service at 8:00 p.m. concluding the evening. Friends may call again directly at church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. www.boettcherfamilyfuneral.com
Mom your humble nature will always be the rock and foundation of our loving family therefore our family circle will never be broken. We will love, miss, and carry you in our hearts forever.
The family would like to express a very special thanks to the staff of St. Paul Elder Services and Dr. Paul Russo for the wonderful care given to Rosie. We also want to thank our family and friends for their loving support.
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