Rosalie Kessler

As much as anyone could prepare, we were still shocked by Rosalie´s passing. We knew her as a kind, fun, and intelligent person who was also a fierce fighter. We´ll miss her. Our condolences to Steve and the rest of Rosalie´s family, and hats off to Steve for his constant love and support for her. We love them both.
- Dick and Dee Bittman

very sorry for your loss. take care and remember all of us from the class of 65 share this loss with you.

It was always a treat seeing Rosalie and Steve. Over 3 decades of knowing this amazing person, Rosalie was more interested in hearing about me, the kids, Noel, the job and of course new beading projects. It was never about her unless prodded to tell one of her inside stories. And how much fun it was to listen to her tell them. She was a renaissance woman and gave everyone gifts by just listening to her. But the greatest gift ever was the devotion Rosalie and Steve had for each other. May her memory be but a blessing. Love Deborah

Rosalie was kind and beautiful. So sorry for your loss.
Love, Jack and Shelley Jaffe

I´m stunned and my heart is hurting. Lee was unfailingly generous of spirit, warm, wise and ever caring to all around her. We worked together for years at the National Endowment for the Arts. Her professional accomplishments were legion, as were her wide-ranging contributions to the country´s arts and culture.

Lee was an unfailingly gentle and loving voice during both good and stormy times. Though she was herself negotiating tremendous personal challenges, she was always there in support of others. I remember clearly many of those moments. I didn´t know Steve, but her love for him was clear and constant. I´d hoped she and I would connect again in later years. I will miss her.

Steve
One of our first pleasures of moving to
south Florida was to join you and Rosalie for a night out. She was great to be with and she will be missed.
Please accept our sincere condolences and please stay in touch.
Fran and Richard Shure