Josephine Rose

Josephine C. Rose, age 92 of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota died on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye with Christian Mothers Rosary at 3:30 pm and a Prayer Service at 3:45 pm prior to the visitation. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at the funeral home. A funeral service will be held at Sturm Funeral Home on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11:00 am. The clergy will be Fr. Sam Perez. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Sleepy Eye. Arrangements are with Sturm Funeral Home in Sleepy Eye. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Josephine Catherine Rose, the daughter of George and Margaret (Reznicek) Tauer, was born on March 21, 1934, in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. She grew up in Sleepy Eye with her siblings and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School. Before marriage she helped her dad in the grocery delivery business and later worked in New Ulm.

On June 16, 1956, Josephine married Melvin Rose at St. Mary’s Rectory in Sleepy Eye. After marriage they lived in Fairmont for a short time until 1958 and moved to Sleepy Eye. She was a member of Christian Mothers and did volunteer work at the food shelf. Josphine dedicated her life to being a wife and mother.

Josephine is survived by her daughter, Pam (Bob) Fleck of Mankato; sons, Paul Rose of New Ulm and Peter (Celena) Rose of Sleepy Eye; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great great-grandchildren; a brother in Kent, WA; two nephews; one niece; and other loving relatives and friends.

Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Rose; her parents; one sister and brother-in-law; and one brother and sister-in-law.