Rosella Jane Obermann

Rosella Jane (Massner) Obermann of Burlington, IA was born October 12, 1930 to Adolph and Rose Massner in Morris, Minnesota and was taken home on Sunday, August 25, 2013. Rosella was married to William Obermann on August 24, 1951. They had three children, Kent (Deb) Obermann of Ft. Collins, CO, Kim (Stan) Hull of Burlington, and Greg (Kathy) Obermann of Greeley, CO. Rosie's faith was central in her life, and she was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church of Burlington, IA. Rosie had 11 brothers and 1 sister. She was preceded in death by her parents and 4 brothers, Earl (Ada) Massner, Kenneth (Rose) Massner, Clarence (Betty) Massner and William (Phyllis Knobloch) Massner. She is survived by Eric (Norma) Massner, Virgil (Barbara) Massner, Doss (Bertha) Massner, Alan (Rosie) Massner, Dorothy (Dick)Taeger, Harold (Annette) Massner, Dale (Evelyn) Massner and Lloyd (Mary) Massner. Rosella worked many jobs during her lifetime, including Winegard, G. E., the Burlington School System, and waitressing. One of Rosie's greatest joys was going to church and singing hymns with her church family. One of her favorite hymns was, The Old Rugged Cross. She was always known to have ca...[more]

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in her purse to hand out to all the kids! Rosie also loved to sew and make quilts. She was known for her fabulous homemade chili and chicken noodle soup which she shared freely with many. Family came first for Rosie, as she dedicated much of her life going to countless recitals, band concerts, sporting contests, and tending to whatever her grandchildren and great-grandchildren needed. Rosie dedicated her life to others, always willing to lend a hand without question. She never gave up and had a "just do it" attitude. Rosie's faith in God and consistent values will live on in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Rosie has 8 grandchildren, Cari (Aaron) Sands of Nashville, TN, Erika (Jake Noll) Salek, Burlington, IA, Jaime (Brian Venn) Salek of Golden, CO, Lindy Salek, Lakewood, CO, Kile (Andrea) Salek of Lakewood, CO, Jordan (Annie) Obermann of Ft. Collins, CO, Mehgan (Toby) Castor of Ft Collins, CO and Maggie Obermann of Chicago, IL, 2 step grandchildren, Ben (Brandi) Hull of Ft. Madison, IA and Becky (Jon) Worster of Burlington. There are 4 great-grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren. Rosie also has many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who loved her and will miss her care and love. If you would like to honor Rosie and celebrate her life with us, we will be holding services at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 29th, at the Burlington Apostolic Christian Church with the Ministers of the Church officiating. Interment will be in the Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 28th, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. A memorial has been established for Great River Hospice.