Rose Ann Werdeo, 89, of Kiel died Tuesday morning June 20, 2023. She lived her last three years as a resident of Field of Dreams Assisted Living with courage, spunk and grace.

She was born on August 20, 1933 in Marytown daughter of the late Henry and Anna (Nett) Fuhrmann. Rose Ann was a 1952 graduate of New Holstein High School.

On October 22, 1955 she was united in marriage to Elmer Werdeo at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Marytown. Elmer and Rose Ann enjoyed 57 years together before he preceded her in death on March 26, 2013.

Rose Ann had previously worked for Farmers and Merchants Bank in Marytown. From 1970 until her retirement in 1996 she worked for the former State Bank of Kiel and later known as F&M Bank. She was an active member of the Kiel VFW Auxiliary, serving as past Secretary and past President. Rose Ann was a dedicated member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. She served with the Christian Women, helped with funeral meals, sang in the choir and volunteered with St. Vincent DePaul. Rose Ann was a member of the Kiel Study Club, several card clubs, the Thursday golf league and couples bowling league. She enjoyed watching the Packers and Brewers. Rose Ann's greatest love was spending time with her family. She enjoyed doing puzzles, card games and board games with all of them. She especially looked forward to her grandchildren's and great grandchildren's school and sporting events.

Survivors include her children; Steve (Eileen) Werdeo, Kiel, Susan (Mark) Quinn, Neenah, Karen (Gary) Schwartz, Kiel, Michael (Sue) Werdeo, Antigo, she was lovingly called G-ma and gramcracker by her grandchildren; Sara Mitchell (Fiance Jason Johnson), Duane (Sherry) Werdeo, Ryan (Amber) Quinn, Leah Quinn, Lisa (Brian) Kienbaum, Jenny (Tyler) Henke, Tracy Schwartz, great grandchildren; Kylie, McKenzie & Hailey Mitchell, Savannah Werdeo, Rivers Quinn, Benjamin, Brady & Olivia Kienbaum, Bella & Cashus Henke, brothers-in-law; Bob Sr. (Arlene) Werdeo, Ken (Kathy) Werdeo, sisters-in-law; Barbara Marx, Darlene Werdeo, JoAnn Werdeo along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Elmer, brothers; Clifford (Esther), Eugene (Verena), Lyle (Monica) Fuhrmann, sister; Anita (Wilbert) Halbach, brothers-in-law; Ronald & Dan Werdeo, Clarence Marx, sister-in-law; Jeanette (Alvin) Strickland, father-in-law and mother-in-law; Mathew & Helen Werdeo.

Funeral Mass for Rose Ann will be held on Monday June 26, 2023 at 11:00am at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church (413 Fremont St. Kiel) with Fr. Carl Diederichs officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Family and friends may gather for a time of visitation and support at the church on Monday from 9:00am until 10:45am when we will have brief family rites before Mass.

Rose Ann's family would like to thank the staff at Field of Dreams for the care the last three years. They would also like to thank Promedica hospice for their help and compassion and for keeping her comfortable in her last days.