Rosemary (Berger) Shidler

Rosemary Berger Shidler, 63, of Florence, KY., formerly of Winamac, was surrounded by her family when she passed on Sunday, July 15, 2012. Rosemary was the third child born to Della and Edmund Berger on October 17, 1948 in Kewanna, IN. She attended St. Peter's Parochial School until high school where she attended Winamac Community High School graduating in 1966. She met Ronald Shidler while working at the Isis Theater in Winamac and they were married during his Christmas leave from the service on December 30, 1966. Ron was the love of Rosemary's life and they were married until his passing in 1992. Rosemary was a loyal bookkeeper and friend to Murray Farms for many years until she and Ron moved to Cincinnati in 1986. Rosemary also worked at the University of Cincinnati for 20 years until her retirement just last year. Rosemary enjoyed taking classes at UC and always had great stories to tell about her many mischievous friends there. In between work and her studies she loved to go country line dancing with her friends. Rosemary was an artist. She loved creating gifts for her family and friends. Through the years everyone would look forward to her presents of ceramic Christmas scenes, toll painted benches, and ornately decorated cakes and cupcakes. She also enjoyed painting amazing murals on her grandchildren's walls. She never forgot anyone's birthday, wedding anniversary or special event. Everyone always received a card with her trademark underlining of all the special words in the cards. She was known to keep every single card she ever received. Rosemary and Ron had four children, Abbigail (Paul) Miller of Winamac, Aaron (Chasity) Shidler of Florence, KY, Andrew (Andrea) of Covington, KY and Amber (Donnie) Ray of Huntington, WV. Rosemary also had five grandchildren whom she spoiled to the best of her ability. Noah, Carlye, Carter, Anna, and Lukas is where she found her joy. She could be found as a constant fixture at every sports event, concert, and awards ceremony with her grandchildren just as she had been with her own children. She is also survived by her brothers Marvin (Judy) Berger of Winamac, IN and Earl (Kathy)Berger of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Rosemary had numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends that she loved and prayed for each night. Rosemary was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Burlington, KY. She was previously a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac for over 35 years. Her faith was her legacy. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 21, 2012 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 301 N. Monticello St., Winamac with Father Martin Sandage officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2012 at Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Home in Royal Center. Memorial contributions may be made to Caringbridge.com or to Hospice of St. Elizabeth Hospital (www.stelizabeth.com/hospice) 483 S. Loop Drive Edgewood, KY 41017. Online condolences and personal remembrances may be made to the Shidler family at www.harrisonmetzger.com