Rosemary L. Puetz, 92, passed away at Franciscan Health Lafayette East on Saturday, January 26, 2019 with family by her side. Rosemary was born March 7, 1926 to John and Catherine Gick Schmidt in Earl Park. She worked in Civil Service after graduation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. In 1945, Rosemary movedContinue Reading
Rosemary L. Puetz, 92, passed away at Franciscan Health Lafayette East on Saturday, January 26, 2019 with family by her side.
Rosemary was born March 7, 1926 to John and Catherine Gick Schmidt in Earl Park.
She worked in Civil Service after graduation at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. In 1945, Rosemary moved to Lafayette and worked at ALCOA.
Her marriage was to John F. Puetz on July 31, 1946. Rosemary was John’s “Bright Eyes” until his death on December 10, 2005.
Rosemary was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church where she had been president of the Women’s Society and a choir member. She belonged to the Ladies of the Moose. Throughout her life, Rosemary enjoyed working in sales as a Manager of Tupperware, Distributor for Watkins, and Coordinator for the SHARE Food Program. She loved playing cards and Bingo, helping people, and dancing. Always ready to spend time with friends and family, Rosemary would be the first one there and the last one to leave.
She had four children, Susan (Glen) Smith, Mary Lou (Steve) Moore (deceased), David (Debbie) Puetz, and Angela (Randy) Miller.
Surviving are 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, plus 1 on the way, and 1 great-great grandchild. She is also survived by her sister, Pauline Melson.
Rosemary is preceded in death by her 6 brothers, 2 sisters, and 1 grandchild.
Memorial contributions in Rosemary’s name may be given to St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, February 4, 2019 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 1916 Meharry St., Lafayette with Father Eric Underwood officiating.
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