Rosemary Reese Obituary

Rosemary E. Reese

Jun 2, 1936 - Feb 27, 2024

Huron

Rosemary Ellen Reese (nee Walsh), 87, of Huron, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Stein Hospice in Sandusky surrounded by family and friends.

She was born June 2, 1936, to Hazel and Frank Walsh of Parma. She met the love of her life, Donald "Moe" Reese, at Holy Name High School, where he played football and she was Homecoming Queen. She studied at St. John's School of Nursing and became a RN. While Don finished his engineering degree in Toledo, Rosemary worked in community health and gave birth to their first two daughters. They moved to Parma, had two more children, and then settled in Huron on Lake Erie's shore as the family grew to include 10 children. They welcomed other children and adults needing a temporary home for weeks, months, or years. Together, they created a home where people could sing, grieve, and celebrate.

Rosemary's life revolved around family, both nuclear and extended. She taught Lamaze Childbirth Education classes and helped new moms through the La Leche League. She was a labor and delivery nurse extraordinaire. When a family member or friend needed help, Rosemary was there in a moment's notice to cook, clean, take care of children, or simply help you find the right outfit to wear. She could make a meal for 20 on a galley stove on a sailboat.

She and Don were longtime parishioners of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Huron. They taught religious education and worked on retreats for high school students. They advocated for justice in the church and in the community, both in word and in action.

Rosemary is survived by her children, Mary (Will) Folger, Susan (Tom Merrell) Reese, Nan (Tom) Csarny, Dan (Jean) Reese, Kay (John) McDonough, Dick Reese, Maura (Joe) Giardina, Sarah Souter, Megan (John) Wile, and David (Jessica) Reese; 26 grandchildren, Chris (Ashley) Folger, Shannon (Jon) Dominy, Susan (Noah Evans) Folger, Tim (Laura) Folger, Jen (Eric) Wobser, Lauren Lee, Frances (Patrick Connelly) Csarny, Mary (Michael) Neiger, Paul Csarny, Erika (Josh) Gazetta, Brian Reese, Katie (Will) Zibers, Rachel (Adam Coleman) Esposito, Emma Esposito, Anne Marie (Robert) Rhodes, Rosemary (Bryan Connelly) Giardina, Maureen Giardina, Monika (Michael) Burlingame, Megan and Holly Souter, Emily, Alivia, Elizabeth, and Anna Wile, and Mae and Eliza Reese; and 13 great-grandchildren, Casey, Owen, Reese, and Sam Folger, Ben, Maggie, and Ella Dominy, Eleanor Folger, Perry and Hayes Wobser, Lucy Gazetta, Dempsey Zibers, and Rayne Rhodes.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Hazel Walsh; husband, Don; and brothers, Dick (Colleen) Walsh and Tom (Jean) Walsh.

Visitation for friends will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2024, at Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, 410 Main Street, Huron. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 430 Main Street, Huron.

Memorial contributions may be made in Rosemary's name to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or Saint Vincent de Paul Society of St. Peter Church, 430 Main Street, Huron.

Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, Huron, is assisting family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com.