Rosemarie Hockaday

Age 92 of Dayton, passed away peacefully in her home on July 13, 2022

Rosie attended Holy Trinity Elementary and Julienne High School. She graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in 1947, and went on to work at Dayton Tire & Rubber. After marrying her husband Buck of 43 years her family grew to 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She loved talking to people, learning new things, hearing and sharing stories, and watching University of Dayton Basketball.

Rosie was preceded in death by her husband Clyde “Buck” Hockaday. She is survived by daughters Sue (Charlie) Plassenthal, Kim (Mike) Fink, Lori (Tom) Long, son Gary (Donna) Hockaday, beloved grandchildren Ryan, Kelli, Chris, Michelle, Deanna and Erica, and her many great grandchildren.

The burial will be held at 11:30 on Thursday, July 21st at Dayton Memorial Park. Please meet at the gates to proceed together. A celebration of life will be held from 1-4pm on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the Dayton Firefighters Activity Center, 3616 Needmore Road Dayton, Ohio.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tobiasfh.com for the Hockaday family.