Photo courtesy of Deck Hanneman Funeral Home
Bowling Green, Ohio
Sep 3, 1923 – Aug 23, 2017 (Age 93)
Rose Mary Octavia (Kiene) Latta of Bowling Green, Ohio, passed away August 23, 2017 in Bowling Green. She was 93. Rose Mary was born on Sept. 3, 1923, in Pandora to Joseph and Gertrude (Stechschulte) Kiene on their farm. She graduated from Pandora High School in 1941.
She married Delbert Latta on September 17, 1948. During World War II, Rose Mary worked as a Rosie the Riveter at the Lima Tank Depot, and later worked at Meter Works in Bluffton. Together they had three children: a son who died shortly after birth; Rose Ellen (Stephen) Jackson, and Robert (Marcia), of Bowling Green, who both survive, as well as grandsons Peter (Alyssa) Kuebeck, Perrysburg; David (Rachel) Kuebeck, Bowling Green; Andrew Kuebeck, Kent; granddaughters Elizabeth Latta, Bowling Green; and Maria Latta, Houston, TX, and four great grandchildren, Noah and Ezra Kuebeck of Perrysburg, and Olivia and Hazel Kuebeck of Bowling Green.
Also surviving are sisters Agnes (Alton) Friedel, Pandora; Jean (Jim) Beckman, Ottawa; and brother, James (Cassie) Kiene of Columbus Grove. In addition to her parents, husband, and infant son, she was pre-deceased by brothers Richard and Charles Kiene, sister Cecelia Webster, and son-in-law Dr. E.J. Kuebeck.
Family was Rose Mary’s primary calling and devotion. While she was very supportive of her husband’s extensive political career, and enjoyed attending events throughout the congressional district with him, most of her time was spent raising her family, and in later years, time spent with her grandchildren. Summer highlights included trips to Amish Country and annual outings she and Del had with the grandkids to Cedar Point. She was also deeply devoted to her faith and enjoyed cooking and baking, particularly pies. She also loved to garden. Rose Mary was a devout member of St. John XXIII Catholic Church of Perrysburg.
Visitation for Rose Mary will be held on Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 1-5 at the Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1460 West Wooster St./P.O. Box 648 Bowling Green, Ohio, 43402, Tele: 419-352-2171, with a mass of Christian burial to be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 512 West Sycamore Street, Columbus Grove, Ohio at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 28. Interment will be at the McComb Union Cemetery in McComb, Ohio.
Memorial contributions in Rose Mary’s honor may be given to either St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church or St. John XXIII.
The family wishes to thank the caring staff of the Wood County Hospital, Woodhaven Nursing Home, and Bridge Hospice at Heritage Corners.
Hanneman Family Funeral Homes is honored to serve Rose Mary’s family and encourage those to share a fond memory or condolence by visiting www.hannemanfh.com
Rose Ellen my thoughts and prayers are with you Your mother was a wonderful person. Joan Beckmann Patthoff
August 28, 2017
We send our sincere sympathy to the Latta family. May your good memories sustain you. May Rose Mary rest in peace.
Leon & Helen Meyer
August 27, 2017 | Ottawa, Ohio
Albert and I offer our deepest sympathy--Rosemary was such a wonderful lady of the old school--and she and Del were always recommending that my parents take walks around the neighborhood. They just knew how to be such good neighbors. It came so naturally and from their hearts. Albert Calderon and Reina Calderon
Reina Calderon
August 27, 2017 | Bowling Green
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
KELLEY
August 27, 2017 | OH
Rose Ellen,Bob & Marcia, our sincere sympathy in the loss of your beautiful mother, Rose. We are sorry we won't be able to attend visitation, but we will be at her funeral mass on Monday. John & Ginny Kahle
John & Ginny Kahle
August 26, 2017 | Ottawa, OH
Please accept our sincere condolences. May your fond memories help you through this difficult time and the days ahead. We were very Blessed to have known her.
Sam & Diana Johnson
August 25, 2017 | Surprise, AZ
We are so very sorry for your loss. My parents, Richard & Bonnie Smith, were married in 1950 in McComb and rented an apartment above a store in downtown McComb next to Delbert and Rose Mary. They always spoke so highly of them both. Mom said she would play canasta with Rose Mary and they always had so much fun. She said
Rose Mary was such a sweetheart and both of my parents spoke very highly of both of them. My mom passed in 2012 and my dad died this past March 26th of pneumonia. ...
August 24, 2017
Our Prayers and Condolences to Rose`s Family and Friends! May God Bless You All!
Fred and Connie Patton
August 24, 2017 | Risingsun, OH
Bob and family, So sorry for your loss. Your family is full of wonderful people. Keep all of the great memories close to your hearts and she will live on thru you. Take comfort in knowing that she is reunited with your father now.
Gary E. & Karen L. Kapp
August 24, 2017 | Genoa, OH
