Rosemary Barbara (Erdmann) Robinette

Rosemary Robinette, 95, of Le Mars, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society of Le Mars.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church in Le Mars.  Reverend Bruce Lawler will celebrate Mass.  Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Le Mars.  Visitation with the family present will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at All Saints Catholic Parish – St. Joseph Church.  Social distancing and wearing a mask will be required.  Services will be uploaded to the funeral home website following the services.  Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Le Mars.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.rexwinkelfh.com. 

Rosemary Barbara Erdmann was born February 3, 1925, the daughter of John and Rose (Kusser) Erdmann.  She attended school in Le Mars and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic School. 

She was united in marriage to Arnold “Arnie” Robinette on February 1, 1944 in Le Mars, Iowa.  They made their home in Le Mars where Rosemary was a homemaker.  After all her children were in school, she went to work for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) office in Le Mars.  She retired after 37 years of service.  Arnie passed away March 27, 2000.

She was a member of All Saints Catholic Parish in Le Mars.  She was also a member of Catholic Daughters and Christian Mothers.  She and Arnie enjoyed wintering in Texas for several years.  They would often have been found out playing a round of golf.  They also enjoyed dancing for many years.  She enjoyed playing bridge and was in many bridge clubs through the years.

Survivors include her 4 children: Barb Robinette of Plano, TX, John Robinette of Le Mars, IA, Rose Nicoson of Le Mars, IA, and Roberta Kass of Le Mars, IA; 23 grandchildren; 53 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; a brother: Bernard (Arlene) Erdmann of Le Mars, IA; 3 sisters: Sister Rosalie Erdmann of Chicago, IL, Marie Schmitz of Le Mars, IA, and Pat (Paul) Kolhoff of Round Rock, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rose Erdmann; her husband, Arnold “Arnie” Robinette; her daughter, Bev Cockrell; her son, Dr. Joseph Robinette; 2 sisters: Betty Erdmann and Marcella Nemmers; 3 sons in law: Myles Kass, Norm Cockrell, and Terry Nicoson; and 2 brothers in law: Gordon Schmitz and Marvin Nemmers.

Rosemary’s greatest joy was having her house full of family and if she could be remembered for only one thing it would be her wish that each member of her family would nurture their faith in God and trust in Him to support them with love when there was pain or things got hard.  She truly believed the more you loved the more you would receive God’s love through all those around you.