Rosemary Pueppka, age 77 of North Platte, died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday October 3, 2012 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Rosemary was born February 1, 1935 on a farm near Wellfleet, NE to Leo and Veda (Flock) Greenwood. The family moved to North Platte in 1939. She attended school at St. Patrick’s until her senior year, graduating from North Platte High School with the class of 1952.
Rosemary married Darrell Pueppka at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on May 17, 1954 and the couple made their home in North Platte.
Shortly after graduating from high school Rosemary went to work for the CPA firm of Hansen & Fuening where she worked for over thirty years, retiring in 1984.
Rosemary was a deeply spiritual person whose Catholic faith was very important. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Parish for over seventy years, serving as a lector, Eucharistic minister and on the Parish Council.
Survivors include her husband Darrell; sons Steve and Larry both of North Platte; and daughter Sharee of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother James.
A memorial has been established to the St. Patrick’s Food Pantry and on line condolences may be made at www.adamsswanson.com. Christian Wake services will be Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday October 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend James Golka officiating. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be Friday noon to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday noon to 6:00 p.m. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.