ROSALIE UTECHT's Obituary
Rosalie Utecht, a long time resident of Winneconne and Oshkosh, Wisconsin, DIED on December 13, 2018 at Carmel Independent Living in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She had a contagious personality and electric style that drew in those who knew her.
Rosalie was born June 18, 1927 to Adrian and Minny VanRavenstein in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was born with a striking personality and exuberant style which easily drew in those who knew and loved her. As she grew through childhood she could easily carry on a conversation with children as well as adults because she like to do most of the talking! She was a natural at engaging a person in a discussion about a variety of topics.
Rosalie's working career began at an early age, she began at Mercy Hospital at age 14 and moved on to Badger Lumber Company. She was so proud of earning a paycheck, the moment she received her paycheck she would spend it on clothing at Jeffrey's Clothing Store. She enjoyed the latest clothing styles and jewelry. This continued throughout her life!
Rosalie graduated from Oshkosh High School, She gained employment and began her professional career at Wisconsin Telephone Company where she recited those famous famous words, "NUMBER PLEASE". She was diligent in her strong work ethic and extramely proud of achieving the level of THE FIRST FEMALE 2ND LEVEL MANAGER for Wisconsin Telephone Company. She loved her job and cherished all of her friendships with her peers and coworkers. She continued those relationships until she passed away.
After retiring from the telephone company she was not going to sit still so she went to Real Estate School abd became a Broker and Agent. She loved the fun office times and meeting prospective buyers and touring homes with them. With Humor and a Laugh she joked about never selling a house, which was a true statement, however she had FUN!
Rosalie loved her cars and would often tell everyone what a safe, wonderful driver she was. When asked, she never did have a good explanation for all the scratches and dents the cars accumulated! She was still driving two weeks ago, against families wishes! Thank You Don's Auto Body for keeping her cars looking so good through the years! The family found humor when she would say,"Just give me an old junker to drive", we all knew if the car wasn't Bright, Shiny and a Convertible it wasn't for her!
Rosalie married Don Utecht and shared 70 loving years together. They wintered in Fort Myers Beach Florida for 37 years. They
loved their winter home, taking daily walks on the beach and basking in the sun. This was their "Heaven On Earth"! Rosalie loved to play shuffleboard and turn out to be very good at this sport. Florida opened up a whole new adventure with new friends as well as old friends.
She loved socializing, dancing with Don every friday night, gambling and shopping, shopping and yet more shopping!!
Rosalie and Don moved to Winneconne from Oshkosh 25 years ago. She and Don truly enjoyed living on the water, boating, biking and going for breakfast daily at Jackie's Restaurant and Fin N Feather and Biggar's supper clubs for dinner. She loved going from table to table talking with new and old friends. Her love of people and good conversation was very evident.Another chapter in her life began after Don's badge number was called to heaven. She moved from Winneconne to Carmel Residence in Oshkosh. Again there were more wonderful people to meet, more friends to make and an opportunity to renew some old friendships. She truly loved Carmel along with all of the social activities.Thank you Carmel Family for making mom feel so welcome. She loved all of you.
Left behind to cherish her memory is her daughter and son-in-law, Renee' and Peter Donner. Grandchildren, Jessica Donner Martine ( Tom ) and their children Maxwell, Callahan and Molly. Joshua Donner ( Sarah ) and their children Isabella, Emma, Beckett and River. Amanda Donner Bohn ( Trevor ) and their children Ava and London. Zachariah Donner (Erin ).
Rosalie is also survived by her dear sister, Pat Dorsey along with many nieces and nephews.
Mom was proceeded in death by her beloved husband Don of seventy years, her brothers Edward and Arnold Van Ravenstein. Sisters-in-law Maria Van Ravenstein and Nancy Lankau. Brothers-in-law Allen Lankau and Ivan Dorsey. Nephew Kevin Dorsey.
A warm thank you to the doctors and nurses at Ascension Mercy Hospital and special thanks to the caring staff of Affinity Hospice.
Mom Is In Heaven and Dancing Once Again With Her Dancing Partner, Don!
Services for Rosalie will take place on Friday December 21, 2018, at 2:00 PM in Fiss & Bill's Poklasny Funeral Home, (865 S Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54904). Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. There will be a visitation 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm, and a memorial service at 2:00 pm. Late luncheon will follow the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established.
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