Dorothy F. Rosik GREEN BAY / PORTAGE -- Dorothy Florence (Caelwaerts) Rosik, age 93, of Portage, WI passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at St. Claire Meadow Care Center in Baraboo, WI surrounded by her family. Dorothy was an amazing woman that lived a full life and is now Home with God. Dorothy Florence (Caelwaerts) Rosik, daughter of Sophia and Clarence, was born in Suamico, WI on June 3, 1921. She had a modest upbringing and learned how to be resourceful that continued throughout her life. Dorothy grew up on the family farmstead (near St. Edward and Isadore Church, Flintville, WI). Family was so important to Dorothy; she accepted a housekeeping position in Green Bay so she could earn money to send her parents or purchase items for their home. Even though her education stopped at 8th Grade, she was able to get a position at Kraft Foods, on their brand new Velveeta cheese line. Dorothy met her future husband, Edwin, at a jointly attended wedding. Edwin asked her to dance to the “Blue Skirt Waltz” and their relationship began. They started dating and his gift to her was always a single stem yellow rose. On the morning of November 19, 1949 they were married at St. Edward and Isadore Church. In 1953, they opened Rosik’s Tavern in Denmark, WI. Many great memories were created for themselves and others. New Year’s Eve and snowstorms were always fun at Rosik’s. While in Denmark, their faith and family were tested. In 1966, their son, Linus (12), was tragically taken from this world and brought Home. With their belief in God and the loving support of their family and friends, they made it through the worst time for any family. Dorothy is survived by two daughters and their husbands: Kathleen and Kurt Dey (Portage, WI) and Theresa Rosik-Geurts and Chuck Geurts (Green Bay, WI). Dorothy was blessed with two grandsons and their wonderful wives: Heith and Faith Dey (Madison, WI) and Charlie and Dana Dey (Madison, WI). Blake Dey (Heith), Dorothy’s great grandson, was her special love. Blake always brought her happiness and joy whenever they were together. Dorothy is further survived by her sisters: Margaret Wesolowski (Green Bay, WI) and her youngest sister La Verne and brother-in-law, Jim La Rock, (Cecil, WI) were a very important part of her life. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin, son, Linus; her parents, Sophia and Clarence Caelwaerts, her sister, Helen, and her brother, Jerome. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Portage with Fr. Gary Krahenbuhl officiating. Burial will take place in All Saints Parish Cemetery in Denmark, Wisconsin. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass at the church. The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family. |