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Obituary: Rosa ‘Rosie’ McDermott

Posted at 10:21 AM, Sep 13, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-13 12:27:59-04

Rosa McDermott Obituary

Rosa ‘Rosie’ McDermott passed away August 31, 2018 in Great Falls, Montana.

Rosie was born on April 18, 1934 in Bavaria, Germany to Gunda and John Hennemann. In 1951, Rosie came to the USA to live with her aunt and uncle in Ramsay, Montana.

Rosa graduated from Butte High School in 1955 and went on to Montana State College (MSU) in Bozeman where she graduated in 1959.

She met her husband Patrick the same year. They were married in Butte, Montana in 1960 and made their home in Great Falls for 25 years where they raised their sons John and Bruce.

Rosie was a teacher and homemaker in Great Falls.

In later years, Pat and Rosie moved to Ramsay, Montana and returned to Great Falls two years ago.

Rosie’s biggest joys in life were her family, friends and pets as well as her many travels, especially the cruises.

Her greatest joy was cooking/baking, gardening, love for all animals, and serving others.

To read the complete obituary and share condolences, visit the O’Connor Funeral Home website.