Rose Marie Eller

Rose Marie “Rosie” Eller, 91, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at her residence.

She was born on March 26, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late William H. and A. Elizabeth (Kintz) Kohne. She married John R. Eller on June 5, 1948 in Decatur and he preceded her in death on June 29, 2006.

Rosie was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and the Rosary Society.

She retired in October 1992 from Schwartz Ford in Decatur with 46 years of service.

Rosie enjoyed watching sports and especially enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds, Indianapolis Colts, and IU Basketball.

She is survived by her two sons, Michael (Shawn) Eller of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Daniel Eller of Decatur, Indiana; sister, Theresa McBarnes of Decatur; granddaughter, Allison (Dennis) McGill; and great-grandson, Finn Francis McGill.

Rosie was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Zent and three brothers, James G., Paul E., & Joseph F. Kohne.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2019, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Decatur with Father Dave Ruppert officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Decatur.

Family and friends will be received from 12 noon to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, August 18, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with a Rosary Service to be held at 5:30 p.m. and family and friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the church.

Preferred memorials are to be made to St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church or an Education Fund for Rosie’s great-grandson, Finn (Checks payable to Michael Eller).

Arrangements are in the care of Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes – Decatur.