"Oma was more then a grandmother she was like a best friend to me,I would visit her almost everyday up until when she got sick,I would go over and we would play Scrabble and talk.Thank you for all the good memories and now everytime I play Scrabble I will think of you."
In loving memory of
Roswitha E. Lewis
November 1, 1929 - September 25, 2009
Roswitha ''Rose'' E. Lewis, of Main Street, Esopus, NY, died Friday evening at her residence. She was born November 1, 1929 in Radevormwald, Germany to the late Fritz and Florentine (Dawid) Ertel.
She was married to the late Freeman "Dave" Lewis who died Decemeber 8th, 1996. She met her husband while he was serving in the Air Force and stationed in Germany. They wed and then with their family came back to the states.
Rose was a very active parishioner at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church where she was the organist and choir director for 20 years. She was also a member of the Bible study group, was a member of the Mt. St. Alphonsus choir and worked for Sacred Heart RC Church at Mt. St. Alphonsus.
Her hobbies included music, landscaping and gardening around her home, traveling to her homeland in Germany, sewing and knitting. Most of all she enjoyed spending time around her beautiful home with her children and grandchildren.
Rose is survived by her daughters Juanita Lewis, Los Angeles, CA, Roxanne E. Brennan and her husband Matthew, Hopewell Junction, NY, sons Peter Lewis, Ontario, Canada, Arthur Lewis, Austin, TX, Douglas Lewis and his wife Lynda, Esopus, NY, and Daniel Lewis and his wife Karen, Kill Devil Hills, NC, grandchildren Claire Lewis, Coleen Rudolph, Jeffrey Lewis, Evan Lewis, Kyle Lewis, Connor Brennan and Meghan Lewis, sister of Mechtild Trautsch, brothers Suitbert, Wendel and Meinrad Ertel, all of Germany, dear friends Father Eugene Grohe and Robert "Bob" and Maryann Coisson, many nieces and nephews. Mother of the late Roger Lewis.
Entrusted to the care of the Keyser Funeral Service, 216 Broadway, Port Ewen. The family will receive their friends on Monday from 4 - 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart RC Church on Tuesday at 11am. Burial will be private at the discretion of the family.
The family suggests inlieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to Hospice Of Ulster County, 34 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401 or Esopus Fire Department, PO Box 177, Esopus, NY 12429.
Light a candle in memory of Rose at www.KeyserFuneralService.com.
Tributes
"You were the best mother-in-law ever! Not only that you were my friend. Forever in my heart. Love, Lynda"
"I'm am so sorry to hear about Rose's passing. Her kindness and warmth glowed from the inside out. She also made the best German potato salad I have ever eaten!! My deepest sympathies to all her friends and family, I know how greatly she will be missed. God bless you Rose!"
"Though I hadn't seen Rose in a long time, maybe 6 -7 years, when I read of her passing I felt sad, but also remembered what a wonderful person she was. She was a regular, enthusiastic yoga student in my classes at the The Yoga Studio. She had a great laugh and really loved the yoga. It was always a pleasure to be around Rose. My deepest sympathy to the family. She is with you. "
"Dougie,Lynda,Jeffrey,Evan,Kyle&Family, We are so sorry for your loss.Oma was a very special woman our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"Rose, We celebrated two decades of unconditional friendship in prayer, song, and laughter and eating your delicious pumpkin cheesecake. Every time we parted, I felt blessed. Your spirit inspired me more than you could have known. I pray that you are greeted in your new life by your loved ones, choirs of angels (singing in tune) and heavenly musicians in a celebration you so richly deserve. I will miss you my sweet friend, Love, Doreen "
"To Rose's family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find comfort in knowing that others do share in your loss. Rose was every bit a lady. Rose played for many funerals at Sacred Heart at which I sang. God bless you in the days ahead. Ron Smith "
"Roxanne,Matt, Connor and Family, We were so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she be in a more peaceful place. Our love, Bill, Lori, Caitlin, Amanda and Julia"
"Lynda,Doug and Boys - Our hearts and deepest sympathy for your loss. Rose was one of the very kindest I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I know how much she will be missed. Keep the memories close in your heart. May God keep you close to him in the days to come. Love and Prayers Julie "
"Rose there's so much about you I am going to miss. You were a beautiful woman inside and out. We always enjoyed bragging about out 3 wonderful boys. I love you Rose and God Bless You Always, Ann Loughlin"
"Dear Juanita,Roxanne,Peter,Artie,Dougie and Danny, My deepest sympathies to you and your families during your time of great loss. Mary Toogood Edwards"
"My Dear Mother, My Friend...you know how much I love you, and I'll miss you...our fun little field trips, our lunches (Diesings) our love of our gardens, and food! You are my inspiration in so many ways. You will always be with me. Love Roxanne"
"Doug and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Your Mother was a very pretty and talented woman. Remember all the good times and that will help with her absence in your lives. Kay Schoonmaker"
"Juanita, Roxanne, Peter, Artie, Dougie & Danny my deepest sympathies are with you in your loss. Mary Rogers"
"Getting to know Rose from her daughter Roxanne, Rose will be missed deeply by her family and friends. We know that you will think of her often. "
"Dearest Rose, Your kind words, thoughts and the time you always took for everyone will be what stays with me forever in my memories of you. You are an amazing woman with a wonderful family who will hold you dear to their hearts forever. I will miss your smiling face when I come up to visit and your always generous offer to stay and visit. I know you're at peace now and that is what you deserve the most."
"our thoughts and prayers are with you all. rose was a wonderful lady and will be missed everywhere."
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.We have been special friends for so many years and have cherished memories.It is hard to let some one go who meant so much to us.You will be missed. "
"Doug & Lynda and Lewis family sorry to hear about your loss."