To Rose’s family, my cousins
Losing our Mother is never easy, no matter the age.
Imagine the family reunion she is having in Heaven with your Dad and brother Mel. Also with all of her siblings and Grandma and Grandpa. I have many happy memories with my Aunt Rose. She had the best memory and sense of humor.
My condolences, your cousin Lu Ann
Rose M. Spanier
January 13, 1926 – June 4, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph for Rose M. Spanier, age 97, of St. Joseph who passed away at her home on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Reverend Brad Jenniges, OSB will officiate. Entombment will take place in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and after 9:30 a.m. on Friday both at Heritage Hall Parish Center in St. Joseph.
Rose was born on January 13, 1926 in St. Rosa to Henry and Elizabeth (Von Bokern) Beuning. She married Roman Spanier on October 26th, 1943 at St. Rosa of Lima Catholic Church in rural Freeport. Rose was a wonderful homemaker, raising her family with Roman. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Joseph American Legion Post # 328 Auxiliary, and former member of the St. Joseph VFW #5773 Auxiliary.
She enjoyed dancing, old-time music, bingo, gameshows, and parish festivals. Rose especially treasured the time she spent with her family.
She is survived by her children, Karen (Ray) Schindler of Sartell, Neil (Diane) Spanier of St. Joseph, Betty (Duane) Leither of Spicer, Terry (Kim) Spanier of Niceville, FL, Judy (Roger Weishalla) Knettel of Sauk Rapids, Pennie (Chris) Field of Cold Spring, Pam (Jeff) Yurczyk of Sartell, Patty (Neil) Loso of St. Joseph; former daughter-in-law, Louise (Steve) Honl of Rice; 25 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; in-laws, Orville (Jeanette) Spanier, Dolores Klein, and Viola Backes; and many nieces and nephews.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband Roman in 2007; one son Melvin Spanier; 1979; three grandchildren, Sandra Spanier, Jennifer and Jack Leither; great-granddaughter, Cara Spanier; and son-in law, Kevin Knettel in 1990; siblings, Jude, William, Lawrence, Ann Kuffel, Connie Hoeschen, Ambrose, Agnes Schwinghammer, Martha Timp, Jerome, Marcella Viere.
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Aunt Rose was my mom’s sister (Sally). I haven’t seen Aunt Rose since July 2021 at a family reunion. She was 95 then but she was still there with that very familiar smile of hers that I remember way back to when I was a kid. She always went out of her way to talk to me.
I saw her as the one that carried the family torch of her brothers and sisters for a very long time. When I saw her, it was like seeing a part of my mom.
I’m sorry I can’t be there for her funeral. But my thoughts and prayers go out to my aunt, her children and grandchildren as I know how much she will be missed.
I’ll always remember my Aunt Rose as a lively, loving person whom my mother Sally loved being with because she was fun.
Bob Viere
To the beautiful Matriarch of this family. You you be so greatly missed. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul and you are finally able to be completely free. You have taught me so much and have always loved unconditionally. The best gramma one could ask for. I love you with all my heart and soul. I will wait for another Cardinal to appear at my feeders along side my other daily visitors. I will know it’s you because you shared w me that Grandpa (Cardinal) came to your window often just sitting looking at you. Fly free Gramma and visit often. I will wait for you to bring a smile to my face. I love you!!!!
Your Grandaughter Annie
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Schedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph for Rose M. Spanier, age 97, of St. Joseph who passed away at her home on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Reverend Brad Jenniges, OSB will officiate. Entombment will take place in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday and after 9:30 a.m. on Friday both at Heritage Hall Parish Center in St. Joseph.