Rosemary Schwob, 99, of Wapello, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, at her home.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church of Wapello. Burial will be in the Wapello Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the family in Rosemary’s name.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello is caring for Rosemary’s arrangements and her family.
Rosemary Grooms was born on June 5, 1925, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Lester and
Irene Buttermeier Grooms. Rosemary graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1943. On Sept. 5, 1948, Rosemary was united in marriage to Robert D. Schwob in Oakville. He preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 2009.
Rosemary worked as a school cook, babysat school teacher’s kids, and worked at the grocery store, where she met Robert. Rosemary was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wapello and a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary. Rosemary enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, sewing, gardening, and wood staining.
Rosemary will be deeply missed by her daughters, Penelope Oberly of Mediapolis, Polly (Terry) Griffin of Burlington; and Pamela Schwob of Wapello; granddaughter, Heather Bartlett of Burlington; and great-granddaughter, Savannah Bartlett of Burlington.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Helen Grooms; her step-father, Arthur Kuntz; brother, Cody Grooms; and son-in-law, Lloyd Oberly.
Memorial service will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church of Wapello. Burial will be in the Wapello Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the family in Rosemary’s name.
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