Rosemary I. Rathsack, age 88, a resident of Two Rivers and formerly of Manitowoc, entered eternal life while surrounded by family on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her residence.
Rosemary was born on September 15, 1932 in Manitowoc to the late Marie (Schuh) Helwig. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1950. On May 1, 1951, Rosemary married Robert W. Rathsack at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manitowoc. After graduation, Rosemary was hired at age 17 by Manitowoc Savings Bank. After several years of being a homemaker, she went back to Associated Bank in the auditing department. Rosemary then went on to work at Manitowoc Company in their accounting department from where she retired at the age of 60. She enjoyed spending her time crocheting. Rosemary also loved to travel and took trips to Florida and Alaska with friends.
Survivors include Rosemary’s husband of 70 years, Robert; daughter, Gail (Jerry) Levanetz; six grandchildren, Chad (Natalie) Levanetz, C.J. (Amber) Levanetz, Joel (Danielle) Levanetz, Heather (Jason) Noworatzky, Zachary Cooper, and Taylor Cooper; sister-in-law, Nancy Naidl; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marie Helwig; daughter, Cindi Cooper; and sister-in-law, Marian Stevens.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 2601 South 14th Street, Manitowoc. Deacon Alan Boeldt will officiate with entombment of Rosemary’s cremated remains to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. Cremation has taken place at Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Following the memorial service, a luncheon for family and friends will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The family will greet relatives and friends at Calvary Mausoleum Chapel on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Rosemary’s name.
Rosemary’s family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff of Northland Lodge Assisted Living for all of the care they provided.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
