Mary and Family;
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom. I know all too well how it goes. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all and God Bless your Mom.
Rita "Maureen" Rosenberger
April 18, 1927 – July 26, 2012

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Rita “Maureen” Rosenberger, 85, of St. Cloud will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Maureen passed away on July 26, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by her family. Rev. Matthew Crane will officiate. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.
Family and friends may call between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud and after 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Maureen was born on April 18, 1927 in Wild Rose, North Dakota to the late Clarence and Marguerite (Gauche) Lund. She married Richard C. Rosenberger on February 16, 1950 at St. Mary’s Cathedral. In addition to raising her family, Maureen worked at her brother’s business “Lund’s Farmers Seed and Nursery” for many years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral and a past member of Holy Spirit Parish.
Maureen treasured her family “her jewels” and will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Maureen is survived by her children, Michelle Hofstater-Rosenberger (David), Nancy Rosenberger, Norma Jeanne Huff (Clifford), Carl “Rick”, Philip (Shawn), Mary Beth Blenkush (Mark) all of St. Cloud, Susan Lee Wilson (William) of Menomonie, WI; eleven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sister, Muriel Henry of St. Cloud; brother, Raymond Lund Sr. (Joy) of St. Cloud; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard in 1998; brothers, Neil, Giles and Gerald; and sister, Peggy Lund.
A special thank you to St. Benedict’s Senior Community Center and the St. Cloud Hospital Palliative Care for their compassion.
Memorials are preferred.
Guestbook
I was a old neighbor of Maureen’s. And was around alot with the neighbor kids and grand chrildren.she always seemed to have a smile on her face and i don’t remember her ever trying to take my life. for anyone not to threaten me with that was quit a challange. so I know she was a very warm heated lady.
You will be missed
I will always remember Max and I spending the weekend at grandma Moey’s. She would make us malts, cake, and give us ice cream all the time. She would let us get away with pretty much anything but would worry the whole time. She would always have her apartment at 65 degrees so max and I would wake up and be wrapped in blankets all day. I remember spending the night at her house with her and grandpa and a got into the house so she screamed for grandpa to get it. I love you dearly grandma, and I will never forget you. You will always be in my heart as grandpa has. We will all miss you greatly.
Dearest Mom I don’t know how my life will go without you. Yes I do you gave me so many gifts,I will draw on those and carry on.I will miss you every day. You are in heaven with dad and finally at peace
Dear Family of “Auntie Maureen”, I hold all my wonderfully happy memories of “Auntie Maureen” deep in my heart. She was one of the most loving people I have ever met. She changed my life with her generous spirit. “Auntie Maureen” always made everyone feel the most special. Thank you “Auntie Maureen’s” family for welcoming me and “Tommy” into your house any time of the day or night. We had many laughs together. Blessings!
I love you Mom,I will always remember and cherish my life with you.Mom you were always there when I needed you.I will never forget the all of the great times we had,and what a loving and kind person you were,no one had a heart as big as yours. I miss you and will think of you always as I do Dad,be happy in heaven back with Dad,you’re suffering is over.
I’m so thankful I was able to spend almost everyday of my childhood with Grandma Moey. She always spoiled us rotten and loved us so much. I am glad my mom has such a supportive, loving, and close family to help her through this incredibly difficult time.
Maureen articulated a deep, personal faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior by word and deed. Her view of life focused on loving her family without reservation, which served (and serves) as a good example for all of us who knew her. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage from her father (her mother was adopted and her heritage unknown). When I was travelling to Norway to visit my wife-to-be before any marriage decision had been made, she had already decided that this was the one I should marry because one could do no better than to marry a Norwegian. She, of course, shared this point of view with me before that trip. I celebrate Maureen as a loving aunt and will cherish that love she expressed to me throughout the rest of my life.
She loved us deeply without reservation and cheerfully pointed us to Christ.
Maureen never had a bad word to say about anyone. She was the most positive, fun loving person I have ever known. Always the life of every party and get together; everyone always wanted to be around her. I cherish our second mother and although mourn the loss, will cherish the memories and celebrate what you have given to so many, yourself.
Services
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Holy Spirit Catholic ChurchSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Rita “Maureen” Rosenberger, 85, of St. Cloud will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 30, 2012 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Maureen passed away on July 26, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital surrounded by her family. Rev. Matthew Crane will officiate. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.
Family and friends may call between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud and after 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the church. Parish prayers will be at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.