Rose M. Reetz, 78, of Oshkosh, passed away at her residence shortly after Christmas, 2015. She was born in Oshkosh on March 28, 1937, daughter of Frank and Theresia (Reischl) Spanbauer. Rose married Jack Reetz in Oshkosh on October 26, 1957, who preceded her in death in 1992.
Rose was employed at Hoffmaster Paper Corporation, and later in life volunteered at least twice a week at the 2nd Chance Thrift Store in Oshkosh. She loved to needlepoint, and enjoyed traveling to visit her family, wherever that may have led her.
Rose is survived by her son, Edwin (Marie) of Idaho; grandchildren: Alesha (Richard) Baker, Ethan and Eric Reetz; great-grandchildren: Tyson and Kade Baker; many nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Debra Reetz; sisters: Marci Spanbauer, and Teresa Reetz; and brother, Richard Spanbauer.
A memorial gathering for family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at Zion Lutheran Church, 400 N. Sawyer St, Oshkosh, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with Rev. Ritchie Cole officiating. Her family requests casual dress, please. They would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the 2nd Chance Thrift Store for their wonderful friendship and care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society or The Animal Shelter of Oshkosh.