Rose May Wald

January 31, 1926 - May 15, 2020

Rose M. Wald, 94, of Iron Ridge, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Marvin’s Manor in Horicon.She was born the daughter of Edwin and Erna (Meyer) Collien on January 31, 1926 at her family home in Mayville. She was united in marriage with John “Jack” Wald on June 21, 1947 at St. Mary’s in Mayville. Rose helped her husband as his bookkeeper for his cabinet business and also worked for Purity Cheese in Mayville besides raising her four sons. Rose was very involved at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Woodland where she did many readings and served on the Altar Guild. Rose loved baking, especially with her grandchildren and was famous for her butterhorns. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed playing games with them when they were young. She loved to play bingo at Marvin’s Manor and liked doing their exercise class. Rose will be missed by her four sons; John and April of Hartford, Tom and Kathy of Madison, Jerry and Diane of Mayville and Jim and Linda of Mayville, eight grandchildren; Michael, Christopher, Matt (Jessica), Ben (Anna), Jeremy, Kristin (Jesse) Eichorst, Ariel (special friend Josh), and Jordan, great-grandchildren; Aleaya Neu and Jaedyn Neu, children of Kristin, sisters and brothers; Helen Beck, Raymond (Joanne) Collien, Delores Neumeyer and Melvin “Cookie” Collien, and sister-in-law; Lucille Collien. Rose is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack in 2003, sister; Maxine (Leo) Weyer, brother; Edward Collien, and sisters and brothers-in-law. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, May 20th with Fr. Justin Lopina presiding. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Woodland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed in Rose’s name to the charity of one’s choice or to her family. Memorials may be mailed to the Koepsell Funeral Home, Attn: Wald Family, 301 N Walnut Street, Mayville WI 53050. Rose’s family would like to thank the staff at Marvin’s Manor in Horicon for their great care of their mom for the last 15 years.

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We are so sorry for your loss Weld and Collein families.

Our deepest sympathy to Rose's family. We are very sorry that we didn't get to visit with "Ma Rose" before she passed. Keith has wonderful memories of his second mother during his childhood. Our loving thoughts and prayers go out to the Wald family.

With deepest sympathy to the entire Wald Family.

Our deepest sympathy to Rose's loved ones. Her smiles will be deeply missed at Marvin Manor.

always a friend...thought of her often . She will be blessed. Great life.

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We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts & prayers to you and your Family.

A saint who will continue to help with her spirit of love for all who knew her.
Cheryl Gross

Our sympathy's to your family from ours.

John and April along with the rest of the Family,may you find comfort in knowing that Rose is now with Jack in Heaven. I think there may be quite lot to discuss when She sees Bill and Mae along with Pepper as they had many Great times together back in the Day. Our Prayers are for you all to navigate in these difficult times we are all experiencing. May God's Love be with you all.

Our prayers are with you all at this time. Your Mom was always a special person. Always smiling & happy whenever we were together for family events. We will miss her wonderful smile.

Our deepest sympathy to Rose's loved ones. We enjoyed visiting with Rose at Marvin's Manor and am sad we won't see her smiling face again. Sending hugs ...take care of yourselves.

We are so sorry for your loss. Rose was a wonderful aunt! She always had a smile for everyone!! She was also a fantastic cook!! Will miss her wonderful smile!!

My sympathy for the loss of your mother and sister Rose. She now has joined her husband and is resting.

My sincere sympathy for the loss of your one. She was a wonderful lady! God be with all of you!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.