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Rose Marie Del Frate
June 8, 1934 - April 7, 2023
Rose Marie (Wurster) Del Frate, age 88, passed away at Library Terrace Assisted Living on Friday, April 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 8, 1934, in Racine, WI she was the daughter of the late Ernie and Helen (Paar) Wurster. She attended local schools and graduated from St. Catherine's High School, in Racine, WI.
On November 25, 1954, Rose Marie married Ronald (Ronnie) Del Frate at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Sturtevant, WI. Sadly, Ronnie preceded her in death after 64 wonderful years of marriage.
Rose Marie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
She was employed at Model Market, Jeffery Elementary School (in the lunchroom), a Poll Worker and as an assembler at Walker Manufacturing.
Rose Marie was active with the Kenosha Achievement Center and a former member of the Italian American Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid reader, a great cook, a talented seamstress and an animal lover, especially of dogs. She enjoyed her beautiful gardens of flowers and watching the birds and squirrels at her feeders.
Rose Marie is survived by her children, Cathy (Tod) Paulsen, Tony (Sharon) Del Frate, Liz (Jim) Gentile, Jim (Michelle) Del Frate, Fred Del Frate, David (Megan) Del Frate and John (Pamela) Del Frate; her 15 grandchildren; her 7 great-grandchildren and her sister, Laurissa Mertins.
Along with her parents and husband, Ronnie, Rose Marie was preceded in death by her, daughter, Maryrose Del Frate; her great-granddaughter, Giada Gentile and her brother, Ernie Wurster, Jr.
Funeral services honoring Rose Marie's life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at the Piasecki Funeral Home. A visitation for Rose Marie will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to the Kenosha Achievement Center, 1218 79th St., Kenosha, WI 53143; Hospice Alliance, Inc., 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd., Pleasant Prairie, WI, 51358; St. Mary's Catholic Church, 7307 40th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53142 and Safe Harbor Humane Society, 7811 60th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53142, would be appreciated by the family.
Piasecki Funeral Home & Cremation Services
3720 39th Avenue 262-658-4101
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Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries
John Fox
April 12, 2023
My deepest condolences on the passing of your beautiful Mother Rose Marie
Sunny Nelson
April 10, 2023
Rosie was one of the first people I met after moving to Kenosha in 1987. She & Olga were were my two very first friends. Rest in Peace my friend. Miss you.
Debbie Jackola
April 10, 2023
So sad to see Rose Marie passed away, but her beautiful smile brought back wonderful memories of the years I had the honor of bowling on her team at Sheridan Lanes. She was quite the bowler! I loved her wonderful sense of humor and as a woman in my 30's and 40's, her words of wisdom. She gave the best hugs too...I know she is smiling and enjoying the company of her loving husband right now
She was truly one of "The Good One's"
John F Reed
April 10, 2023
Tony, my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mother.
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