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Rose A. (Fresch) LaRose, 97, residing in Sandusky, passed away at home surrounded by her daughter and family Monday afternoon, February 7, 2022 following a brief illness.
Rose was born on June 22, 1924 in Sandusky, OH to the late Joseph Edward and Jennie (Deluca) Fresch.
Rose was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church and the former IAB Club. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, baking, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.
Rose is survived by daughter, Jenny Schaefer of Sandusky; son-in-law, Tony Schaefer III of Sandusky; five grandchildren, Kevin (Missy) LaRose of Bellevue, Linda (Rich) Lilly of Bellevue, Liana (Paul) Miller of Bellevue, Tony Schaefer IV of Sandusky and Raymond (Kristi) Schaefer of Sandusky; 14 great-grandchildren, Lucy, Lincoln, Zarek (Alle), Kegan, Gunnar, Dakota, Logan, Mason, Kaden, Cecily (Zander), Christian (Kelley), Luke, Anthony and Zenon; sister, Vincenz Meyer of Sandusky; sister-in-law, Phyllis Fresch of Aurora, OH and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to parents, Rose is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Salvatore "Tuttie" C. LaRose in 2009; son, Leonard LaRose and daughter-in-law, Karen LaRose in 2020; sisters and brothers, Mary Bacni, Alma Everett, Viola Baker, Theresa Moots, Vincent Fresch and Charles Fresch; brothers-in-law, Carl Bacni, Dick Everett, Jack Moots, James Meyer and Harry Baker; sister-in-law, Brenda Fresch; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law of the LaRose family and several nieces, nephews and other relatives .
Friends may call on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 9:00 am until the time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Father Phil Feltman will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Sandusky. Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers and gifts those wishing to contribute to Rose's memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870.
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