Rosemarie Panek (nee Grzenia), 88, of Orient, OH, formerly a longtime resident of Spring Grove, was greeted in Heaven by her husband, Ed, July 2, 2016.

She was born June 4, 1928, in Oak Park, to the late John and Irene (nee Shaver) Grzenia.

A devout Catholic and true Renaissance woman, Rosemarie received her Associate's Degree in Library Science, was a certified clown, docent for Slate Run Historical Farm, missionary, CCD instructor, member of the Columbus Literacy Council, and a volunteer for hospice and Meals on Wheels.  She was known to many children as Grandma Rose.

Survivors include her children, Beth (Dean) Molburg, Marie (Jessie) Gooslin, Kathy (Larry) Mroz, Debbie (Mike) Stanley, Irene (Pat) Meyerin, Josephine Bertram, and Thom (Katie) Panek; grandchildren, Kattie, Jesse III, Justin, Kyle, Chris, Mike, Sarrah, Patrick, Stephanie, Myranda, Jon, Heather, Marissa, Max, Shannon, and Ben; great-grandchildren, Grace, Robert, Duke, Goldie, Quauhtli, Jesse IV, Easton, Brody, Ivy, and Emma; sister, Joan Grabowski; nieces and nephew, Linda, Butch, Nancy, Bonnie, Laurie, Mary, Teri, and Patti; and family friend, Niyoka.

In addition to her parents, Rosemarie was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Panek; and son, John Panek.

The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 9, at St. Bede Catholic Church, 36455 N. Wilson Rd., Ingleside.  Inurnment will follow in St. Peter Catholic Cemetery, Spring Grove.