Rose Ann Wenninger (nee Kohler) “Rosie” age 88 of Hartford, Wisconsin passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the Waterford of Hartford.
She was born on May 25, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI to Mathias and Theresa (nee Hoffman) Kohler. She was united in marriage to Robert A. Wenninger on May 27, 1950 at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Hartford, WI.
Rose Ann is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Robert Wenninger of Hartford; loving children, Michael (Sandra) Wenninger of Hartford, Cheryl (Wayne) Jossart of Hartford, Thomas (Susan) Wenninger of Watertown, Mary (Donald) Vallone of Sussex, and James (Ann) Wenninger of Rubicon; 12 cherished grandchildren, Jennifer (fiance, Todd Sedberry) Wenninger, Jonathan (Jill) Jossart, Caryn (Tracy) Pawlak, Jacob, Andrew, Steven, and Krista Wenninger, Nicholas (Cynthia) Whipple, Michelle Schultz, Joe Vallone, Dustin and Eric Wenninger ;17 cherished great grandchildren; and her dear siblings, Mary Fetkenhauer, Elizabeth (Robert) Schaefer, Anne Kay, and Walter (Virginia) Kohler. She is further survived by Mandy Vallone, among many other loved nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her parents-in-law, Michael E. (Eleanor, nee Fehring) Wenninger; and her siblings and siblings-in-law, Steve (Sylvia) Kohler, Matthew (Elvira) Kohler, Theresa (Robert) Raasch, Frank Kohler, Dorothy (Wallace) Margelowsky, Helen (Harold) Hackbarth, Kenneth Kay, Tony Kohler, Joan (William) Sturm, William Fetkenhauer, and Armella (Earl) Malchow.
Mass of Christian Burial for Rose Ann will be held Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 6:00p.m. at St. Kilian’s Catholic Church (264 W. State Street Hartford, WI 53027) with Fr. David LaPlante officiating. Prayers of the Rosary will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the church with visitation to follow.
Interment will take place at St. Kilian Cemetery in Hartford, WI on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Kilian Catholic Parish are appreciated. (428 Forest Street Hartford, WI 53027.)