Rosemary Oppeneer

Rosemary Oppeneer, age 97, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023, at Cedar
Community in Elkhart Lake, where she had been a resident for the last 3 years.
She was born on August 22, 1926, a daughter of the late Oscar and Dorothy (Depies) Roehrig, and
graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1943.
On July 12, 1952, Rosemary was united in marriage to John Oppeneer, who preceded her in death on
July 17, 1977.
Rosemary was a lifelong member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Sheboygan and loved spending
time with her family and friends. Rosemary’s family was truly the light of her life. She was a generous
and nurturing mother who took immense pride in her children. Her grandchildren described her as “the
ideal grandma.” She showered them with love and attention, always expressing a deep interest in their
lives and allowing them to have dessert before dinner. Rosemary was equally delighted to welcome her
great grandchildren into her life.
Rosemary is survived by her children: Steven (Martha) Oppeneer of Racine, Mary (David) Kisiolek of
Howards Grove, and Peter (Lawrie Kobza) Oppeneer of Madison. She is also survived by 8
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, her special “sister,” Thora Vervoren, and numerous nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday (December 29, 2023) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in
Plymouth. Visitation will take place from 11:00am-12:00pm, with Mass to follow at 12:00pm. Father
Subi Thomas will officiate and the Mass will be live-streamed and can be watched on the church website
(sjbplymouth.org). Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Sheboygan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Rosemary’s name to Sharon S. Richardson Community
Hospice.
The family would like to offer special thanks for the excellent care and compassion given to Rosemary by
both the staff at Cedar Community and the staff of the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Plymouth is assisting the family. For online
condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.