Obituaries
Rosemary "Rosie" Sweere
Sept. 24, 1938 - Sept. 23, 2025 - Hilbert, WI
Funeral Service
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025
11:00 am
108 S. 6th St.
Hilbert, WI 54129
Funeral Visitation
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
411 W Main St.
Chilton, WI
Funeral Visitation
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025
9:00 am - 10:45 am
108 S. 6th St.
Hilbert, WI 54129
Parish Vigil Service
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025
7:00 pm
411 W. Main St.
Chilton, WI 53014
Rosemary "Rosie" Sweere
Hilbert WI
Rosemary “Roșie” Sweere, age 86, of Hilbert, died on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Neenah. She was born September 24, 1938 in Appleton, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Diedrich) Marx.
Following her graduation from Hilbert High School, Rosie married Duane Sweere on November 9, 1957 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert. For nearly 68 years they remained hand in hand cherishing their lives together.
She was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Hilbert where she was actively involved with the Christian Mothers. Rosie was an integral part of the church and volunteered countless hours helping with many church groups and activities. She also enjoyed being a member of the Calumet County Homemakers for many years.
Early in her life, she worked at General Telephone Company as a switch board operator. Later on, she worked at Sippel’s Drive-In. Eventually she began working at the local flower shop before becoming the owner and operator of Hilbert House of Flowers in Hilbert which she operated until 1996. Her passion for floral design remained strong, so she lent her skills working for Sherwood Florist for several years following.
Rosie was an excellent crafter who took great pride in creating family heirlooms with her hands. She especially enjoyed crocheting and making quilts for all of the members of her family. In the kitchen, Rosie was known to create delicious dishes and was well known for her baking of delectable creations.
As someone who would never pass up a good trip, Rosie looked forward to times of travel with Duane, even the occasional “Mystery Tour”. For over 20 years, they wintered together at Tip-O-Texas where they were able to relax, have fun and meet new friends. Although she was involved in so many things throughout her community, her primary focus was raising and caring for their six children. When her grandchildren and later her great grandchildren began arriving, Rosie went out of her way to make sure to spoil them every chance she had. It brought her great joy to have her family around her where they could talk, laugh, and play cards or any other of her favorite games.
Survivors include her husband: Duane Sweere; her children: Cindy (Mark) Offenstein, Doug (Mary) Sweere, Dean (Janice) Sweere, Dale (Tiarr) Sweere, Dennis (Renee) Sweere, Carrie (Brent) Lavin; grandchildren: Kiley (Keith), Sadie, Nathan (Cara), Thaddeus (Marlee), Natalie (Tom), Shannon (Robert), Trisha (Brian), Adam (Erica) Aaron (fiancée Ashley), Derek, Megan, Brynn, Emma, Benjamin (fiancée Becca), Vada (Will), Jett, Allison (Reece), Luke, Austin, Cole, Skylar, Raeya; great grandchildren: Liam, Levi, Elle, Everly, Atlas, Farryn, Dominic, Vivian, Haven, Chase, Kennedy; her siblings-in-law: Beatrice Berrens, Margaret “Toots” (Al) Krueger, Anita (Fred) Harder, Bob (Mary) Sweere, Hank (Donna) Sweere, Audrey Roepke. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her parents-in-law: John and Margaret Sweere; and infant grandchild: Addy; and her siblings-in-law: Clarence (Virginia) Sweere, James (Cecilia) Sweere, Jack (Mona) Sweere, Alice (Eugene) Vercauteren, Eugene Sweere, Judy (Ken) Sommerhalder, Joe Berrens, Mark Ritzke.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at ThedaCare who selflessly cared for her during her hospital stays over the past several months.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at St. Mary Catholic Church (108 S. 6th St.) in Hilbert with Rev. Michael Betley officiating. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held at the Wieting Family Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm and on Wednesday at the church from 9:00 am until 10:30 am. There will be a Parish Vigil Service held on Tuesday evening at the Wieting Family Funeral Home at the close of the visitation. At the time of the service and following, there will be a link available above for those wishing to watch a livestream or archived recording of the service, watch a memorial video or see pictures of the flowers and gifts given to the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Rosie’s favorite charity, St Jude’s Hospital.
Condolences
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I am sorry for your loss. May you find some comfort in loving memories and may God carry you during this time.
PAMELA SCHAFFER (Family friend) 2025-10-02 20:07:24
Sweere family, my heart sunk when I heard the news and then my mind was full of tons and tons of happy memories. Rosie was the absolute best and raised an amazing family. I am out of town this week but will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Rebecca Stanonik (Friend ) 2025-09-29 14:05:51
Duane and family, Clarence and I want to offer our deepest sympathy. Rosie was the sweetest gal, always a smile. She will be missed.
Clarence and Barbara Weller (Friend) 2025-09-28 19:46:11
My deepest sympathy Duane and all the kids. She was such a sweetheart and great neighbor. We sure had a few great laughs together when I was young. My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family. I am especially thankful for her watchful eye over my Mom in her later years. Always a great neighbor you could count on. God bless her. She will be missed by me and many others. Rest in peace dear lady.
Lester Bach (Neighbor/Friend) 2025-09-27 23:21:53
Duane and children, what a shock, but I will never forget the many good times with you two in years gone by. My deepest sympathy to all your family.
Marilyn Nettekoven (Friend) 2025-09-27 15:59:53
My deepest sympathy to Cindy and the entire Sweere family. I'll always remember Rosie with a smile on her face.
Mary Lemberger (Old friend ) 2025-09-26 18:46:32
We always enjoyed being with Rosie and Duane. She was a bit of sugar and spice. That is definitely a compliment. Such a fun loving person..
Millie and Jim Auge (TOT friends) 2025-09-26 18:30:57
My sympathy to Duane and family. Rosie was a wonderful lady, known by many, and a big part of the Hilbert community.
Dianne (Diedrich) Keberlein (Friend) 2025-09-26 07:10:53
Rosie served me a lot of Sipple's gourmet burgers. 50 yrs later I still think the Sweere kids had a pretty cool Mom. God bless you all!
Joe Gries (Friend) 2025-09-26 07:08:16
My deepest sympathy Duane and the rest of Rosie's family. She definitely was a pillar to the Hilbert community. Such a sweetheart of a lady. We sure had a few great laughs together. My thoughts and prayers go out to Rosie and her family. God be with this amazing, beautiful, thoughtful and sweet angel Rosie as she will be missed by myself and many others. Rest in peace dear lady.
Monica Arndt (Neighbor/Friend) 2025-09-25 23:44:17
My deepest sympathy to Duane and all the family! Rosie was a dear friend, and I will truly miss her! We spent so many special times together through the years! We laughed together, cried together we supported each through good times and bad times! Rest in peace my dear friend, and make sure you and Lonnie don't get in trouble up there with the Lord!
Kathy Wagner (Friend) 2025-09-25 18:15:31
Our sympathy! Rosie definitely knew the best recipe for the spaghetti sauce for our church dinner! She will be missed! Such a fun lady!
Leon & Pat Ruhland (Friend) 2025-09-25 15:33:44
I am so sorry for your loss. Rosie was an important part of our hilbert community..creating all of our special corasages and blue tipped white roses.. I am positive she is with my mom having breakfast in heaven somewhere .. again i am sorry for your loss.
Minda J Hernke (Friend) 2025-09-25 13:51:15
To Duane and the rest of the family,you all have our deepest sympathy and prayers. It was always fun to talk with Rosie, she always had a smile and a bit of mischief behind her eyes. Remember always the love and fun times you shared as family. I'm sure that's the way she would want it
John and Judy Casper (Family Friends ) 2025-09-24 18:54:27
Deepest sympathy to the Sweere family. I always enjoyed talking to Rosie when I saw her these last years. Always a sweet person.
Jennifer VanderSande (Friend ) 2025-09-24 17:42:54
my sympthay to swerve family a great lady and friend
Patrick laughrin (friend ) 2025-09-24 16:38:12
I will miss our fun teasing each other. “MaryRose” was one in a million. My heart breaks for her dear family. My love and sympathy to each of you. May your memories sustain you.
Joan Genslak Sweere (Sister-in-law) 2025-09-24 10:49:10
To Dean and all the Sweere family. Many happy memorie of you and Wayne, your Mom’s smile always so great to see. Rest in peace dear Rosie.
Donna Bartel Bennin (Childhood acquaintance ) 2025-09-24 10:19:17
She was a good friend for many years and she will be missed by myself and many others My sympathy to Duane and all their kids She was always so much fun and loved by many
Dolores Bornemann (Friend) 2025-09-24 10:06:25
Rosie was a true pillar in the Hilbert community. Touched the lives of so many. A mother like figure to young people for generations. Love You Rosie.
Jeff Loveland (Friend) 2025-09-24 09:16:51
Rosie was such a great lady and will be missed. When we got married, we went through her for the flowers for our wedding and we were not disappointed!!! She did such a fantastic job with all of our flowers. She always had a smile on her face everytime we would see her. Sending our condolences to her entire family.
Penny & Scott Freier (Friend) 2025-09-24 06:16:14
She was a great lady and will be deeply missed. Condolences to all the family.
Jenna Geiser (Friend) 2025-09-23 20:58:44
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