Rose Buckenmeyer

Name: Rose Buckenmeyer

Calling Hours: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 from 3 to 8 pm at Weigel Funeral Home, Metamora, Ohio

Service Hours: Wednesday, February 4th at 11:00 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Assumption

Rose Buckenmeyer, age 99, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home, with her family at her side, Sunday morning, February 1, 2009. She was born March 24, 1909 in Swanton, to Julius and Amelia (Dennis) Loeffler. On November 23, 1927, she married Theodore George Buckenmeyer. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1967.

Rose was the oldest living parishioner at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Assumption. She was a member of its Altar Rosary Society and active in 5 area Senior Citizen Groups.

She is survived by her son, Bill (Luanne) Buckenmeyer of Swanton, OH; daughter, Virginia Jones of DeLand, FL; grandchildren, Karen Pawlaczyk, Debra (Larry) Gaster, Lynn (Jim) Petti, David (Kim) Mossing, Douglas (Barb) Mossing, Gregg (Donna) Mossing, Marianne (TJ) Mader, Julie (Chris) Newcomb, Jim (Susan) Bevington, Kathy Molloy, Kevin (Clara) Bevington, Keith Bevington, Brenda Buckenmeyer, Donald (Kelli) Buckenmeyer, Laura VandeSande, Bill (Karen) Buckenmeyer; step-grandson, Richard Bearer; 40 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband, Theodore, Rose was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Donna Mossing; son, Donald Buckenmeyer; grandson, Daniel Mossing; son-in-law, Verbun Jones; daughter-in-law, Darlene Buckenmeyer; step-granddaughter, Christine Bearer; sister, Mildred Buckenmeyer, and brothers, Arnold, Edward, and Joseph Loeffler.

Family and friends may visit Tuesday, February 3rd from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home in Metamora, Ohio, where a Scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Prayers will begin at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday morning, February 4th, in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Assumption. Fr. Ron Schock will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Parish or Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

The family extends a special heartfelt thank you to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, and Kerry, Julie and Shelley for the wonderful care given to Rose.

Residence: Swanton, Ohio

Interment: St. Mary's Cemetery