RoseMarie Burr

RoseMarie A. Burr, 86, of Menasha, Wisconsin died peacefully on October 19, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI surrounded by family. RoseMarie was born on September 19, 1932 in Stevens Point, WI to the late John and Freida (Karsten) Suchoski. After graduating from Menasha High School, she married the love of her life, the late Brian R. Burr, on September 5, 1953 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Menasha. They enjoyed 61 years together and raised 5 children.

In her spare time RoseMarie enjoyed reading, cross-stitch, camping, going for walks and, most of all, spending time with her family.

RoseMarie is survived by her children, Valeria Sarnowski, Mike Burr, Karen (Randy) Swanson and Janet (Paul) Neyers; a daughter-in-law, Bobbi Burr; grandchildren, Joseph (Sachi) Sarnowski, Patrick (Jennifer) Sarnowski, Jordan Sarnowski, Melissa Sarnowski, John Burr, Michael Burr, Jr., Breanne Swanson, Brett Swanson, Alex Neyers, Krista (Andrew) Dahl and Amanda (Bronson) Forgue; great-grand sons, Ryu Sarnowski and Noah Sarnowski; a brother, John (special friend Sandi) Suchoski; sister-in-law, Diana Kronburg; many other friends and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Burr; son-in-law, Keith Sarnowski; sisters, Eleanor (Robert) Sokolowski and Kathy Kruckenberg; and brother-in-law Lyle Kronburg.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 AM for RoseMarie on Friday, October 26 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 516 DePere St., Menasha, WI 54952. Family and friends may visit at the church from 10 AM until the time of mass. Inurnment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Elizabeth Hospital and Ascension Hospice.