Service Information
Rose Kiecker, age 72, of Fairfax, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Season’s Hospice House in Redwood Falls, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be Thursday, July 26, 2018, 10:00 A.M. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfax with interment in the church cemetery.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fairfax and will continue one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
Memorial donations may be made to the Jesus Cares Ministry at the Fairfax St. John Lutheran Church.
Obituary
Rose Mary Kiecker was born on October 27, 1945, in Morris Minnesota. She was the daughter of Arthur and Adeline (Podratz) Pasche. Rose was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith at Zion Lutheran Church in Hoffman, Minnesota. Rose graduated from Hoffman High School in 1963. She graduated from Concordia College, St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1967. After graduating, she was called to teach Grade 1 at Christ Lutheran Church and School in Murray, Utah.
In 1968 Rose's mother passed away and she returned to Hoffman to help her dad, brother, and sister. During that time she taught special education in the elementary school in Hoffman. The fall of 1971 Rose moved to Fairfax to teach special education in the elementary school.
On August 18, 1973, Rose was united in marriage to John Kiecker at St. John Lutheran Church. After their marriage the couple resided in Fairfax. They were blessed with two children, Katie and Holly. John and Rose shared 44 years of marriage.
Rose was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church and served the Ladies Aid as president. She also was a member of the choir, taught Sunday School, taught in the Jesus Cares ministry, and served on the Altar Guild.
Rose was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker, and Nana. She enthusiastically supported her daughters in school academics and nurtured their faith and personal growth.
Blessed be the memory of Rose Kiecker.
Rose is survived by her:
loving husband, John Kiecker of Fairfax,
children, Katie Brettin of Minnetonka, MN, and
Holly (Charles) Lott of Grovetown, GA;
three grandchildren;
Siblings, Arnold (Sharon) Pasche of Alden, MN, Luella (Earl) Graham of Buffalo, MN, Dale (Gail) Pasche of Dent, MN, Kay (Tom) Campbell of Royalton, MN, and Joanne (Dan) Anderson of Lakeville, MN;
many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law, Brian Brettin, and niece, Amber Anderson.
The Family of Rose Kiecker would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and kindness in this time of sorrow. Our wish is that you take the love, joy, and happiness you received from Rose and spread it to those who touch your life. God Bless You. No individual acknowledgments will be sent.
Joan & Rich Forst says
John and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this sad time. Rose was a very special person and will be missed by many. Cherish your memories of her.
Louie Seesz says
John……
Just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cherish the special memories you had with Rose and find strength in your faith. Thinking and praying for you in this difficult time.
Louie & Barb Seesz
Patrice Finstad says
John and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Rose’s passing. She was a special lady. May your memories strengthen you in this difficult time.
Patrice Finstad (Schweiss)