Rosie M. Quackenbush

Rosie M. Quackenbush of Waterford; age 97; passed away on October 15, 2025; Born to Irving and Libby Taylor on June 7, 1928. She married Irving Eugene "Gene" Quackenbush on October 30, 1948 and they had three children, the late Larry, Debra and Timothy. Rosie worked as a dental receptionist and then later worked as an office worker at Division Printing for eleven years, before retiring. She was a member of the Heart of the Lakes V.F.W. Post #1008 Waterford Ladies Auxiliary for several years. Rosie and her husband, Gene, participated in several Veteran Parades together. She was involved in many projects for the V.F.W. She enjoyed camping, canoeing, traveling, snowmobiling and spending summers at their cabin and winters at their Florida mobile home. She loved her family dearly and was a caring, compassionate, soft-hearted person who tried to see the good in everyone. Rosie was known for her beautiful quilts and afghans. She loved to crochet and knit. She leaves behind her daughter Debra Struble (Rick), and son Timothy Quackenbush (Anita); Grandchildren Christy Baldwin (Scott), Jason Struble (Jessica), Christopher Quackenbush (Danielle) and Bradley Quackenbush (Cortney). Great-grandchildren Gwendolyn Hackett, Josephine Hackett, Addison Quackenbush, Grant Struble, Asher Quackenbush, Max Quackenbush and Molly Quackenbush. Preceded in death by her son Larry Quackenbush, and her parents Irving and Libby Taylor, and sisters and brothers. The family wishes to thank Rosie's sister Margaret Evans, and Cynthia their nurse. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Riverside Chapel, Simpson-Modetz Funeral Home, 5630 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment Crescent Hills Cemetery.