Rose Marie Duer of Hilliard, OH died peacefully in her sleep on January 11, 2024. Born on Sept. 14, 1932, in Sharon Center, OH to William and Cecilia (Zurbuch) Trares. She grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Akron in 1950. She married John D. Duer on Aug 22, 1953, and they lived in Stow, OH, Urbandale, IA, Parkersburg, WV and Columbus, OH.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Duer, daughter, Juliane Ceynar, daughter in law, Patricia Duer and granddaughter, Jessica Thilges. Rose Is survived by 4 sons and 5 daughters, David of Iowa City, IA; Therese (Paul) Thilges of Urbandale, IA; Barbara (Joseph) Dickerson of Columbus, OH; Joseph (Omega) of Englewood, CO; Thomas (Kolinda) of College Grove, TN; Nancy Wood of Columbus, OH; John (Rebecca) of Yorktown, VA; Joanne Duer of Columbus, OH; Christine (Eric) Kerekes of Lewis Center, OH; 25 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She is survived by 3 sisters, Genevieve Bridges, Betty (Ralph) Abraham, Margaret Imbler and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her greatest joy was found in her home where she dedicated herself to the role of a loving homemaker. Despite her large family, Rose always made time for everyone and always provided support and love for her family. She lived a life guided by faith, love and devotion and was an active member of St. Margaret Of Cortona Catholic Church, where she was an Eucharistic minister and president of the Legion of Mary Association. She enjoyed bowling, reading, walking, working crossword puzzles and watching her beloved Cleveland Guardians and Browns teams.
She spent her last years at the Inn at Library Way Memory Care Unit in Hilliard, OH. Many thanks to the staff for their wonderful and loving care of her.
The visitation is from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, Jan. 19th at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST. Mass of Christian Burial is at 10am on Saturday, Jan. 20th at St. Margaret of Cortona Catholic Church, Fr. Jeff Rimelspach presiding. The burial is at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Parkersburg, WV at a later date.
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