Rose Marie Gunsalus

Rose Marie Gunsalus obituary, West Alexandria, OH

Rose Marie Gunsalus

Rose Gunsalus Obituary

Visit the Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Eaton website to view the full obituary.

Rose Marie Gunsalus, age 92, of West Alexandria, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Greenbriar Nursing Center in Eaton, OH. She was born April 6, 1933 in Eaton to the late Harry and Dora (Straw) Aukerman.

Rose always had a special place in her heart for children and was a teacher’s aide at Twin Valley Schools for over 35 years helping many children over the years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband David Gunsalus; and numerous brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her children, Thomas (Glenda) Gunsalus, Tim (Marianna) Gunsalus, Angela (Steve) Haddix, and Teresa (Bret) French; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and one great great grandson.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 am on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Mound Hill Cemetery (new side) in Eaton, OH. Gard Funeral Home, Eaton, OH is assisting with arrangements. Memorial Contributions can be made in Rose’s honor to DayCity Hospice. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Eaton

226 W. Main Street, Eaton, OH 45320

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