Rosemarie Austel
Is now rejoicing in the presence of her Savior, having passed away on January 7 with
her husband at her side. She was born on December 19, 1926 in Los Angeles, CA.
Rose, an incredible wife, mother, and oma, was preceded in death by her parents and
is survived by her sister Elly Matthies, her husband Hermann, her 8 children: Peter,
Paul, Philip, Becki (Schultz), Heide (Fitzgerald), John, Bill and Tim; and by 34 grandkids
and 26 great-grandkids, with three more expected this year. For a fuller expression of
the family's esteem, please see http://home.comcast.net/~firemanwja/site/ . In lieu of
flowers, please send memorial to Northwest Baptist Seminary, 4301 N. Stevens,
Tacoma, WA, 98407. A celebration of her life is scheduled for 3:30 on Monday,
January 12, 2009 at Temple Baptist Church in Fircrest.
Pub Date: 1/10/2009
Tacoma News Tribune