Rose Ann Wenzel

May 9, 1929 - September 1, 2018

VULCAN- Rose Ann Wenzel age 89 of Vulcan, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at ManorCare in Kingsford. She was born on May 9, 1929 in Vulcan the daughter of the late Michael and Rose Opolka. Rose married Thadeus “Keppo” Baranski of June 30, 1951 in St. Barbara’s Church in Vulcan. He preceded her in death on May 4, 1968. She then married Roy Wenzel on March 29, 1969. He preceded her in death on January 19, 1974. Rose worked in housekeeping at the First National Bank in Norway and for thirteen years at ManorCare in Kingsford. She loved to play BINGO and cards, watching westerns and the Green Bay Packers. She loved to make polish dishes for her family. Rose is survived by her daughter Roseann DeMarse; three sons Albert (Molly) Baranski, John Baranski and Michael (Danielle) Baranski; grandson Tyler Baranski; great grandson Kamden Baranski; step-son David (Mary) Wenzel and his family of Gaylord, MI; sister Marilyn Steeno of Niagara; many nieces and nephews; and special neighbors Vicky and Butch Pipp. She was preceded in death by her six sisters Nora, Ann, Stella, Catherine, Julia and Helen; three brothers Adam, Johnny and Mike Opolka; and her son-in-law Richard DeMarse. Per Rose’s request there will be a private graveside service at the Norway Township Cemetery.