Rose M. Studebaker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rose Marie Studebaker passed away at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie, on January 20, 2017, just a day and a few hours short of her 83rd birthday. She was born January 22, 1934 in Menomonie, WI to Clifford and Clara (Dahler) Studebaker. Rose attended Lierman Grade School, in the Knapp area, and Cedar Falls Grade School. She graduated from Menomonie High School in 1952. In 1956 she graduated from U.W. Eau Claire with a degree in Education and Library of Science. Rose taught first grade at Coddington Elementary School in Menomonie from 1956 to 1963 before accepting an Elementary School Librarian position at Tomah, WI. In 1975 she returned to Menomonie and worked as a librarian at U.W. Stout until her retirement in 1996. Rose gave unselfishly of her time and talents to many organizations in Menomonie. She was an Interfaith Volunteer and spent many hours volunteering at the food pantry, which is now Stepping Stones. She was involved with Church World Services with Crop Walk and Bread for the World. Rose also served as Secretary for Retired Educators for many years. She was a true humanitarian and contributed generously wherever she saw a need. In 2002 she was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Menomonie Rotary Club. Her favorite hobby was reading. She had an extensive library and was always looking for a new book to read. Rose is survived by her sister Ruth (Vernon) Caturia, nephew Vern (Theresa) Caturia, niece Susan Caturia, and four great nephews, Lewis, Alexander and Timothy Caturia and Jacob Folkerts and one great niece Halle (Ryan) Bolduc. She is also survived by step nieces and nephews and numerous cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, step father Albert Smith, step sister Alice Hintzman and two step nephews. As per her wishes there will be no formal service. A memory service will be held at the United Methodist Church in Menomonie in the spring with burial of cremains at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Menomonie. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family.

Rose M. Studebaker

January 22, 1934 - January 20, 2017