Rosemary L. Raquet, age 82, of Kiel, died peacefully at her residence on Saturday, February 27, 2016 surrounded by her family.

Rosemary was born on December 11, 1933, in St. Anna, to the late Charles and Loretta (Krupp) Miller, Sr. She attended grade school in Marytown, and was a graduate of Kiel High School with the class of 1952.

On December 26, 1953 she married Gordon Raquet at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Rosemary was employed with A.A. Laun Furniture Company for many years working as a secretary, as well as the Piggly Wiggly in Kiel. After retirement she enjoyed working at Lulloff True Value Hardware, Kiel. Rosemary was a member at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, as well as the Christian Mother's; Homemakers and her Ladies Card Club.
Rosemary was always making something; she was either knitting or crocheting hats for newborns in which she would donate to hospitals, afghans for her family and for fundraisers, as well as always baking a special treat for her grandchildren. When the weather was warm, you could find Rosemary outside taking care of her flowers.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years: Gordon Raquet, Kiel; three children: Dave (Ann) Raquet, Ft. Myers, FL; Mike (Lynnette) Raquet, Kiel and their children: Adam (Kayla) and Kelly Raquet; and Mary Liermann, Valders and her sons: Brad and Peter Liermann; daughter-in-law: Julie Raquet, New Holstein and her daughters: Jamie and Cassie Raquet; and special cousins: Rita Klotz and Dolores Buechel. Rosemary is further survived by her special friend: Carol Orth, other relatives and friends.

Rosemary was also preceded in death by two sons: John and Paul; son-in-law: Jim Liermann; brother: Charles (Sonny) Jr. and a sister-in-law: Glorian (Ray) Lechler.

Funeral Services for Rosemary will be held at 5:00PM on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home (815 6th Street, Kiel), with Joe Zenk, Parish Leader officiating. Burial will take place at Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00PM until the time of service at 5:00PM.

Gordon would like to thank his family, Rosemary's cousins and Dr. Hetzner for always being there for both of them .