Rose Ann Byrne

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Saint Paul, Minnesota

Rose Byrne Obituary

Byrne (Schwarz) - Rose Ann age 74, died in New Berlin, WI, on Wed., June 19, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert F. and Margaret L. Schwarz. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Raymond S. of New Berlin; sons, Edward (Geralyn), Oakdale, and Paul (Carol), Milwaukee, WI; daughter, Vivian, West Allis, WI; grandchildren, Annette (fiancee, J.R. Licht), Oakdale, Stephen, Oakdale, and Kurt Hoppe, Milwaukee, WI; brothers, Herbert W. (Ruth) and Harold F. Schwarz, St. Paul; sisters, Lorraine (Rodney) Davies, St. Paul, and Margaret Johnson, Plano, TX; nieces, nephews, cousin; and friends. Rose Ann, a 1945 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy, will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, alwasy interested in the welfare of others. As a youth, she was active in speed skating sports in the Twin Cities. Her father, Herb, was the founder of the St. Paul Amateur Athlete of the Year Award and manager of the 1956 US Olympic speed skating team. For over thirty years, Rose Ann was a teacher of religious education to children with developmental disabilities in Cherry Hill, NJ, and New Berlin, for which she received awards for her services. Funeral services were held at Holy Apostles church, in New Berlin, on June 24. Visitation will be held Monday July 1 from 4-7PM at KESSLER & MAGUIRE FUNERAL HOME, 640 West 7th Street, St. Paul (651-224-2341). Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jun. 29, 2002.

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Steve Byrne

July 26, 2002

Grandpa and Grandma made it to soooo many of my baseball and hockey games. Rain, snow and shine we could always depend on them being there. It will always be treasured that you were always there when we needed you, you were always willing to listen, to share, to help, always caring so much. We will always know to the full extent what your love has meant, and how great is has been to have grandparents like you.

JR Licht

July 26, 2002

Over the last 5 1/2 years that Annette and I have been dating; RoseAnne and Ray have been soooo good to me. And although I only met RoseAnne 5 times; I can remember one time in particular I told her I would try to come and see them again REAL soon and she said, "That...would be... JUST fine." She's the kind of grandmother everyone would love to have as a future grandparent. I'm glad I had the chance to know her.

Annette Byrne

July 26, 2002

Our Family especially liked this poem written by a hospice nurse at Linden-Grove Nursing Home. We read it to Grandma during her last days and believe it truly portrayed how she lived life and it helped us with saying our good-byes.

MAY I GO??

May I go now?

Do you think the time is right?

May I say good-bye to pain-filled days

and endless lonely nights?

I've lived my life and done my best,

an example tried to be.

So, can I take that step beyond

and set my spirit free?

I didn't want to go at first,

I fought with all my might.

But something seems to draw me now

To a warm and loving light.

I want to go. I really do.

It's difficult to stay.

But I will try as best I can

To live just one more day.

To give you time to care for me

And share your love and fears.

I know you're sad and are afraid

because I see your tears.

I'll not be far, I promise that,

and hope you'll always know

That my spirit will be close to you,

wherever you may go.

Thank you so for loving me.

You know I love you too.

That's why it's hard to say good-bye

And end this life with you.

So hold me now just one more time

And let me hear you say,

because you care so much for me,

You'll let me go today.

By Susie A. Jackson, R.N.

Kathy Meyer (Johnson)

July 14, 2002

My mother and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to Ray,Ed,Vicki & Paul. We were so happy to be able to visit Rose Ann in early May before she past away. We'll always remember her gentle spirit,lovely smile and sparkling eyes!

Katie Politiske (Schwarz)

July 3, 2002

Uncle Ray, Ed, Gerri, Vicky, & Paul,

Thank you for having a second celebration of Aunt Rose Ann's life here in St. Paul. You gave us Minnesota relatives and friends an opportunity to share some great memories of Rose Ann. You're all in our prayers.

Steve Schwarz

June 30, 2002

We didn't see Aunt Rose Anne very often, but I remember from seeing her at family gatherings that she always had a beautiful, radiant smile.

Jim Davies

June 30, 2002

Andrea and I send our deepest sympathy on the loss of Rose Ann. She was an example to all of us on how to endure suffering. We are grateful that Uncle Harry sent us the notice about the article in the Pioneer Press.

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