Rose M. Tresedder

Rose was born in Philadelphia, PA, on September 3, 1925, a daughter of the late Carmella (Grasso) and Anthony Leonardi. She graduated high school, in Penns Grove, NJ and had worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” in Delaware, filling munitions for use during World War II. She married, Ronald J. Tresedder, on March 4, 1954 and they had resided in Ishpeming prior to moving out west in 1974.

Rose was a member of the Lady ELKS in Rifle, CO. She enjoyed golfing at the Rifle Golf Club and was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Rifle, CO. Rose was active with the Ladies Guild in her churches, be it in Colorado or locally.

Rose is survived by her husband, Ronald J. Tresedder, of Ishpeming; daughter, Deborah (Bill) Kinnunen of Ishpeming; three sons, Blane Tresedder, of Tulsa, OK; James (Yesenia) Tresedder, of Rifle, CO; Dana Tresedder, of Iron Mountain; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ross & Carol Tresedder, of Iron River; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, 6 sisters, 1 brother and a beloved sister-in-law.

Cremation will take place with no public services scheduled.

Rose’s obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com, where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.