Rose C. Weiss

Rose C. (Straub) Weiss, 98, of St. Joseph, IN, transitioned to eternal life on Tuesday, May 7, 2025, at Solarbron Senior Living surrounded by her children and numerous loved ones. She was a much-loved and respected mom, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She leaves behind a legacy of faithfulness, generosity, and simplicity. Rose was born in Gibson County, IN on December 5, 1926, to Joseph and Anna (Reising) Straub. She graduated Valedictorian from Cynthiana High School in 1944 and from Lockyear Business College in 1945 and then worked for Standard Oil Company for the next few years. She met the love of her life, Leroy, in 1947; married in 1948; and gave birth to twins in 1949, at which time she quickly assumed the role of full-time wife, mother, and homemaker. Since her marriage to Leroy in 1948, Rose has been a dedicated member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Church Sacristan, and numerous other roles during her 77 years there. In addition, Rose has been a member of the Senior Citizens Club, Carpenter Society, PTO, and St. Anne’s Altar Society. In 1993, Rose and Leroy were presented with the Simon Brute Award by the Diocese of Evansville for their work in the church. In the early 1980s, Rose began volunteering as a teacher’s aide at St. Joseph School. This turned into a great passion of hers as she continued in this role for over 32 years until age 87. She touched the lives of many children and multiple generations. Rose was a hard worker and modeled this trait to her family and others throughout her life. She was known for her servant’s heart, kind spirit and love of God’s creation. When she wasn’t working or volunteering, she spent countless hours tending to her flower gardens, feeding and identifying birds, canning and freezing produce from their large garden, and simply enjoying nature. Other interests over the years included sewing, crocheting, photography, cooking, and travel. During their 67 years of marriage, Rose and Leroy traveled to Peru, the Holy Land, Germany, and numerous places of interest in the United States. She loved spending time with her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids … always remembering to send a card for every birthday, anniversary, and many holidays. All her kids, including those she helped at St. Joseph, were treasures to her. Surviving Rose are six daughters: Elana (Mike) Hohl of Columbus, OH; Brenda (Sam) Hosick of Wadesville, IN; Karen (Tim) Schenk of Louisville, KY; Diana Weiss-Altstadt, Tammy (John) Schroeder and Monie (Donnie) Siscel, all of Evansville; son, Tom (Lynn) Weiss, of Evansville; sister Pat Emge and sister-in-law, Marie Gumbel, both of Evansville; 24 grandchildren, ¬¬50 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Leroy M. Weiss, in May 2015; son, Freddie, in 1958; nine brothers (John, Joseph, Bernie, Edward, Ignatius, Robert, Raymond, Peter, and Paul Straub) and three sisters (Mary Emma Grigsby, Anna Marie Jenkins, and Eleanor Collins); son-in-law, Wayne Altstadt; and great-grandson, Ian Cosby. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vanderburgh County (6202 W. St. Joseph Rd.) with Rev. Lowell Will officiating, con-celebrated by Rev. Eugene Schroeder. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Church Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where a memorial service will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. Friends may also visit with the family from 9:00 a.m. until service time on May 17, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Vanderburgh County. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 6202 W. St. Joseph Road, Evansville, IN 47720 or to the Leroy and Rose Weiss Cemetery Endowment (to benefit St. Joseph Church’s cemetery), c/o The Catholic Foundation of Southwestern Indiana, Inc., 4200 N. Kentucky Avenue, Evansville, IN 47724. The family expresses gratitude to the Solarbron staff and residents (Rose’s extended family for the past two years), to all Communion ministers and clergy who faithfully visited the Solarbron residents, and to Heart to Heart Hospice who lovingly ministered to her spiritual and physical needs in her final weeks.

Rose C. Weiss

December 5, 1926 - May 7, 2025