Rose C. Schairer

1926 - 2023

Schairer (nee Guenther), Rose C., - We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Rose C. Schairer (nee Guenther) of Galloway Township, NJ. Rose passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023 at the age of 97. Rose was the only daughter of seven children born to Charles and Rose Guenther of Pomona, N.J. She was predeceased by her husband Carl, son Edward, son-in-law David Perri, and grandchildren Olivia and Regina Schairer. Rose is survived by her children Rosemarie Perri, Ken (Lori), Wayne (Bev), Paul (Jennifer), and daughter-in-law, Rita. She enjoyed spending time with her Grandchildren; Kevin Schairer, Charles Heintz (Jen), Dominique Transue, David Perri, Jamie Stanfill (Brian), Keith Schairer (Kelli), Becky Muccioli (Nick), Jessie Dodd (Tim), Corey, Hannah, Ben, and Christian Schairer, and her Great-Grandchildren; Ryan and Logan Transue, Dylan and Cody Stanfill, Mikayla and Teddy Muccioli, and Malia and Wrexley Dodd. Rose was also predeceased by and missed her daily chats with her cousin Louise Mazetis. Now they can finally get a "round tuit." Rose was a graduate of Pomona Elementary School and Egg Harbor High School. She was employed as a bookkeeper in her father's business, Guenther's Appliance Store and later worked as a bookkeeper for Schairer Brother Sawmill, the family business. Rose was a fixture at the mill and later became a partner in that business. Rose was actively involved in many local organizations, including the American Legion Post 430 Ladies Auxiliary, the Germania Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, AARP, the Red Hats Society, Catholic Daughters of America, and the Assumption School PTA. Rose was also a 75 year member of the Cologne Grange and was active at the Galloway Senior Center. She was an avid traveler, enjoying bus trips, cruises, and traveling across the pond to Ireland, with her friends. She loved playing card games with her parents, friends, and family. Rose enjoyed her time at the Galloway Senior Center, playing Michigan Rummy, Mahjong, Pinochle, and Bingo. She also loved attending any show her grandchildren were in.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 7th at Wimberg Funeral Home, 211 E. Great Creek Road, Galloway, N.J. from 9 to 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the Germania Cemetery, Moss Mill Road and Vienna Avenue, Galloway NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rose's honor to the charity of your choice. For directions and condolences, please visit Wimbergfuneralhome.com