Rosie Anderson, age 84, of Prior Lake, MN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Emerald Crest Augustana of Burnsville.
A private family graveside lead by Dr. Reverend Brent Parrish, will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, in Prior Lake, MN. Condolences can be left at www.ballardsunderfuneral.com and cards can be mailed to Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation, 104 West First Street, Jordan, MN 55352, and will be forwarded to the family.
Roselyn Mae was born on May 19, 1935, at the family farm in Spring Lake Township, MN. She was the daughter to Otto and Genevieve (Theis) Fahrenkamp. She attended school through the Eighth Grade. Rosie married Ronald Tessmer on July 27, 1951 and were blessed with five children, Herbert, Marjorie, Chuck, Laurie and Ronald.
As a family, they enjoyed visiting relatives, being outdoors and playing cards. Life was enriched for Rosie, when she became a grandma and great grandma. Rosie loved being active in their lives and spending quality time with each of them, especially at Christmas.
Rosie was an active member of the Prior Lake VFW and the Auxiliary. In earlier years, she served as the Auxiliary president and supported the weekly activities, especially hamburger night and bingo night. For many years, Rosie was employed at Conklin Company, in Shakopee, MN. She loved walking and had a special place in her hearts for animals, particularly cats.
Rosie’s contagious smile and warm hugs welcomed those she met. Rosie was compassionate and always upbeat. Family was her biggest passion.
Forever loved and missed by sons, Herbert (Julie) Tessmer, Chuck (Sue) Tessmer, Ron Tessmer; daughters, Laurie Jackson, Marjorie (Charlie Ginsky) Holtan; Grandchildren, Stacey (Dane) Tessmer, Cathy (Chris) Cooper, Teri Griffin, Tracy (Bryan) Wilde, Jeremiah (Ashley) Holtan; great grandchildren, Alexis, Hailey, Brooklyn, Bronson, Jameson, Colby, Caydice, Cai, Merrick, Oakley, Savannah; sisters, Hazel (Marvin) Schumann, Glorene Novak, Beverly Groth, Cheryl (Clayton) Thomas; many relatives and friends.
There to greet Rosie home in heaven are her parents, Otto Fahrenkamp and Genevieve Fahrenkamp and brothers-in-law, Joe Novak and James Groth.
Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation proudly served and cared for the Anderson family. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com
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Phyllis Kelly
Marge & Charlie, and Anderson family. We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. We extend our deepest sympathy to you. We are sending wishes for peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead. We are here for you.
Dan Simon & Phyllis Kelly
Patti Melcher
Sorry very to hear of Rosie’s passing . She was quite a spitfire of a gal. So nice, fun loving easy to get along with. My condolences
Patti Melcher
Sorry very to hear of Rosie’s passing . She was quite a spitfire of a gal. So nice, fun loving easy to get along with. My condolences
Tracy Ginsky
Marge & Charlie
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You have our deepest sympathy and know that your are in our thoughts and prayers.
Keith & Tracy Ginsky
Vonnie Endersbe
So sorry to hear of Rosie’s passing. I worked with her at Conklin Company for many years. I thought of her often but lost track of her when she left. Sympathy to her family and and may she rest in God’s hands!