Rosemarie Berkel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rosemarie Berkel, 92, passed away December 14, 2020. She was born June 7, 1928 to George and Rose Rosenbrook in Toledo. A graduate of Whitney Vocational, she was a beautician for 55 years, including 25 years at Styleart beauty salon, until they sold. Then worked at Tiedke’s, Michaels and finally Warrens beauty salon as the downtown area faded of salons “So sad”. She enjoyed bowling, joined a women’s league and a “Ma and Pa” league. She was also in a Bunco club for over 40 years. Rosemarie is survived by her loving children, Barbara Van Kerrebrook, Kenneth (Joyce) Berkel, Debra (Jim) Josephson; sister, Barbara Jude; 7 grandchildren, Rachel (Eric) Peterson, Brian Josephson, Heather (Jim) Lyons, Ashley (Tim) Nidek, Leah (Jason) Olsen, Casey Berkel, Shannon (Greg) Smith and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Robert; sister, Leona Rosenbrook; brothers, George, Frank and Paul Rosenbrook; in laws, Arthur and Mildred Berkel, Richard and Kenneth Berkel, Esther Rosenbrook, Buddy Jude; son in law, William Van Kerrebrook; granddaughter in law, Valerie Josephson and many loving nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to visit from 3:00pm to 8:00pm today, December 20, at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:00pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 10:30am Monday at St. Pius X Church. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Rosemarie Berkel

June 7, 1928 - December 14, 2020