It was with great sadness that I read about the passing away of Rose in the Adoration chapel at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. I haven’t seen her in a while, and we used to attend the Christian Mother meetings together. She was always a kind and insightful presence, I recall. A person that I could look up to for strength, for I was a struggling mother trying to make it best for my family, in a hostile world. Her words and decisions held weight and meaning. I am thankful to God that she was part of my life and helped me in so many ways. I just wanted you all to know that too. May she rest in peace. p.s. I’ll be thinking of her, every time I say one of her favorite mother prayer’s that was in her obituary.
Rose Schleper
July 9, 1927 – August 28, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Rose H. Schleper, age 96, of St. Cloud. Rose passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at St. Benedict’s Senior Community with family by her side. Reverend Derek Wiechmann will officiate. Burial will take place in Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Rose was born on July 9, 1927 in Richmond, Minnesota to Henry and Mary (Hanneken) Torborg. She married Edmund Schleper on September 13, 1948 in Richmond. Rose was a wonderful homemaker and daycare provider for many years. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, St. Anthony’s Christian Women, and Catholic United Financial.
Rose enjoyed quilting, crocheting, homemade card making, baking, cake decorating, playing cards and Scrabble. She loved time spent with family, especially Sunday mornings and holidays.
She is survived by her children, Rita (William) Tschumperlin of St Cloud, Bernice (Ralph) Kampa of Annandale, Donald (Marilyn) of Zimmerman, Carol (Gary) Stuckmayer of Clear Lake, Jim (Deb) Schleper of St. Cloud, Denny (Cookie) Sarasota, FL, and Mary (Mark) Januschka of St. Cloud; 18 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; brother, Bob (Shirley) Torborg of Cold Spring; in-laws, Margaret Torborg, Lee Schleper, Del Torborg; and many nieces and nephews.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edmund in 1976; daughter, Mary Lou in 1955; siblings, Aggie Geers, Ray Torborg, Ann Nolan, Margaret Worm, Edwin Torborg, and Meinie Torborg.
A Special Thank You to the Staff of St. Benedict’s Senior Community for the care given to Rose during her stay.
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Our deepest condolences to Rose’s family, especially to Mary and Mark Januschka and their kids. Rose was a lovely and dear sweet lady. We so enjoyed seeing her and visiting with her at the volleyball games. She was so friendly and had a beautiful smile on her face every time we saw her. What a long life she had and no doubt she will be missed by many. We’re sure she was ready to be in her eternal home the glorious heavens, she was welcomed by Jesus and all her past loved ones, what a beautiful sight that must have been. Please find peace and comfort in your special memories, and know we are thinking of you. May she Rest in Peace, Amen.
In friendship and love, Dave and Dorothy
You will have a place in my heart forever.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Rose H. Schleper, age 96, of St. Cloud. Rose passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at St. Benedict’s Senior Community with family by her side. Reverend Derek Wiechmann will officiate. Burial will take place in Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.