Violet Mabel Rosenau was born on April 19, 1937, at home in Cairo Township, Renville County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Clarence and Mildred (Grams) Rieke. Violet was baptized as an infant at home in Fairfax, Minnesota, and later confirmed in her faith as a youth at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fairfax. She received her education in Fairfax and was a graduate with the Fairfax High School class of 1955.
On August 13, 1961, Violet was united in marriage to Ronald Rosenau at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fairfax. This marriage was blessed with two children, James and Judy. Violet and Ronald resided on the farm in Fairfax and later made their home on a farm site west of Cosmos. They shared 59 years of marriage until Ronald passed away on December 8, 2020.
Violet was employed at Cosmos Elementary School for 34 years, first as a secretary, later as a Para.
Violet enjoyed working with the children and the staff, and made many lasting friendships. Violet was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township, Minnesota. She was very kind, patient, and loving, always taking time to listen and care for others unconditionally. Violet enjoyed reading, writing, baking, cooking, and gardening. She cherished time spent with her family, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and friends. She also was an aspiring author who wrote a lot of short stories about growing up on a farm, and could bring you right into the story with her writing style. She shared her work with family and friends, and one of her stories was published in Country Women Magazine.
Violet is survived by her: Children, James (Kelly) Rosenau, Judy (Tony) Berglund; Grandchildren, Alex (RedDay), Natalie, Keely (Sebastian), and Albert (Emily); Great-grandchildren, Riley, Lauren, Wynnifred, Ezra and Gloria; Sister, Irene Rieke; Special family friends, Kipp and Lynette Kleinschmidt and family; Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Carol Kiecker, Diane Christianson, Marlyn (Arden) Alsleben, Gene Rosenau, Emil Rosenau, Dennis (Deb) Rosenau, Betty Rosenau, Jolene Rosenau, Lynette Rosenau, Barb Rosenau; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Violet is preceded in death by her Parents, Clarence and Mildred Rieke; Husband, Ronald; Brother, Wesley (Dorothy) Rieke; Parents-in-law, Emil and Florence Rosenau; Brothers-in-law, Vernie Rosenau, Melvin Rosenau, David Rosenau, Larry Rosenau, Gene Kiecker; Sisters-in-law, Alice Rosenau, Marlys Rosenau; and many other loved ones and friends.
Blessed be her memory.
Arrangements by the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online Obituaries and Guest Book available at www.hantge.com.
