Rosemarie Reno

Rosemarie Reno, age 76, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on November 5, 2024, at home while surrounded by her loving family.  To honor Rosemarie’s life, a private family service is being held.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Rosemarie’s family.

Rosemarie was born on September 3, 1948, in Wiesbaden, Germany, a daughter to Rudolf and Louise Eichhorn.  She was a genuinely kind and sweet soul through and through who made her way to the United States at the age of 18. Rosemarie eventually found the love of her life, David Reno, and they enjoyed all that life was together hand in hand until he was sadly called home ahead of her.  Rosemarie loved and adored her family with all of her being and did spend some time outside of the home as a hostess at the Diamond Jo, but those who knew her best were always aware that her heart resided contently right back at home with her family and friends by her side.

Rosemarie embraced life to the fullest and never passed up an opportunity to enjoy a new adventure whenever it presented itself.  Her interests were multifaceted to say the least.  Rosemarie and David both invested countless hours raising birds and perfecting their green thumbs daily.  Their Cocktail’s lived a happy and healthy life for over 30 years under their care and the plants and flowers they curated were truly the envy of the neighborhood.  Rosemarie also valued her time with her dear friends in their “Knit n Chat” group.  When she sat down with Maureen, Amy, Lana, Susie, and Judy to literally hand spin wool sheered directly from the sheep, there was no greater accomplishment to be gained.  Their conversations were as productive as their skills and so many others benefited from their commitment, not only locally, but across the globe.  Many of their creations made it overseas to those in need and to this day the hats and gloves made from beginning to end with true devotion are a tangible reminder of the legacy of selfless love which Rosemarie leaves behind. 

Rosemarie was also quite gifted in the kitchen and when the scent of her homemade bread and handmade soaps permeated the air, everyone knew she was in her happy place.  Unfortunately, the only delicious treat she couldn’t make on her own was her favorite, a Dairy Queen Blizzard, but they were always worth a trip down the street to savor a little well-earned treat after all of her tasks were complete for the day.  To say that Rosemarie made the world a better place simply with her presence within it would be the understatement of the year.  Her heart rarely thought about herself and her own needs, but rather what she could be doing with her time and talents for others continually.  We accept that Rosemarie has now taken her favorite canine companion, Kindle, for his last walk in their mortal realm and we thankfully find peace in knowing that her earthly health battles now subside.  To know Rosemarie was to love her and that love never returned void.  We will miss her more than words could say and are forever grateful for the 76 years the Lord was generous enough to share her tender spirit with us all.  Thank you, Rosemarie, for never allowing the world around you to stifle your purpose and for teaching us all that putting others first never fails and is worth the effort every single time it’s tried.  May the Lord bless and keep you until we all meet again.   

Those left behind to cherish the memory of Rosemarie include,

her three adored daughters,

Jennifer (fiancé Troy Hansen) Bradley, Dubuque, IA,

Melissa Schute, Cedar Rapids, IA,

and Dorothy Bradley, Dubuque, IA;

her grandchildren,

Nickolas Brimmer, Sylvia Edwards, Christina Schick, Adam Edwards, Kyle Arling, Will Billmeyer, and Josh Mercado;

her six great-grandchildren;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Rosemarie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Reno; and two sisters, Hannelore and Uta.

Rosemarie’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hospice of Dubuque for all of their professional and compassionate care of Rosemarie and her family.  We would also like to extend a very special heartfelt thank you to our family friend,  Chris Schute, for going above and beyond during Mom’s last days.  All of the love and support we were so graciously given when it was needed most has truly been a gift we could never truly repay and for that we are eternally grateful.

Online condolences may be shared with Rosemarie’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com