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Rose Hofele

Spanish Lake, MO |

Rose Marie Hofele, 83, formerly of Spanish Lake, MO, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.

She was born on October 23, 1941, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Leo and Roselia (Schweizer) Bierling.

Rose married Otto Hofele on May 23, 1964, at St. Francis de Sales Oratory in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on January 23, 1986.

She was a cook for Marygrove, a children’s home in Florissant, MO. Rose enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, and loved eating chocolate.

Rose is survived by two children Clara (Stan) Waliszewski of Florissant, MO and Joe (Denise) Hofele of Brighton, IL; two grandchildren Joe Hofele Jr. and Mary (Austin) Hastings; two great grandchildren Joe Hofele III and Austin Hastings Jr.; brother Leo (Jan) Bierling.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. Angela Merici in Florissant, MO. A Celebration of life will follow immediately following mass at the church.

Private Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.

Memorials may be made to St Jude, Alzheimer’s Association, or National Kidney Foundation.

Condolences may be left online at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com.


Obit Provided By:
Anderson Family Funeral Home

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