Jun 15, 2020

Rosemary Werth

Posted Jun 15, 2020 1:18 PM

Rosemary Werth, 87, of Quinter, KS passed away on June 12, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. She was born March 1, 1933, in southern Gove County, KS to Paul and Amelia (Gross) Rohr. Rosemary graduated from Grinnell High School in 1951. On June 4, 1951, she was married to George Werth at Immaculate Conception Church in Grinnell. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2000.

Rosemary was a homemaker and farmwife. She loved the farm life and worked side by side with George establishing the family farm. Rosemary was a member of the Saint Michaels Altar Society, American Salers Association, Salers Belles and was involved with 4H most of her life. 

Survivors include two sons Gary Werth (Cindy) of Quinter, Tim Werth (Mary) of Overland Park; three daughters, Sharon Roberts of Manhattan, KS, Lunette Werth of Fort Collins, CO, and Debra Bisnette (David) of Manhattan, KS; brother Gerald Rohr of Oakley, and two sisters Darlene Rohr of Oakley and Carolyn Zerr of Quinter; nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, along with many members of her extended family, who were also her very dear friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, George Werth; a brother Delmar Rohr; and son-in-law Steve Roberts.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer, with interment following the services in the church cemetery. 

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 16, 2020, from 5-6 PM with a parish vigil at 6 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Michael Parish or masses. 

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.schmittfuneral.com. Memorial contributions made to the church or masses may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.