Obituary of Rosa Mayer

MAYER Rosa "Oma" (nee Schreiner) Passed away peacefully, with family at her side on Sunday October 28, 2012, just shy of her 90th Birthday. Beloved wife of the late Josef Mayer (March, 1988). Dear mother of Mike and Fran, Joe Mayer and Cindy Gelinas, all of Windsor, and the late Rosmarie Mayer, (1995). Dear mother-in-law of the late Nancy Mayer (2004). Dear Oma of Ian Mayer and wife Ann, Dr Scott Mayer and wife Brooke, all of Windsor; Chris Mayer, of Ottawa; and Cheryl Mayer, of Windsor. Dear Great Oma of Isaac, Noah and Lyanna. Dear sister of Anna Detari, Hans Schreiner and wife Kathy, all of Germany; Martin Schreiner and wife Jo-Anne, Henry Schreiner and Hilla, all of Windsor, and the late Josef Schreiner (2012) and surviving wife Marlene, of Windsor. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Rosa was a longtime member of both St. Michaels German Catholic Church, as well as the Teutonia Club. One of her favorite pastime was to work in a garden. She spent many days at her brother Martin"s house planting and harvesting a fine crop of potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, corn, onions and others. Another hobby was sewing. She was self taught at this. Wedding dresses & gowns, sport coats, entire suits, pants, Halloween costumes and anything else she thought of. Rosa was a very special woman that was not afraid to do or try anything. She attempted everything from brick laying, plumbing, installing ceramic tiles, painting, & carpentry. At age 50 she decided to learn how to drive. She drove until she was 80.Visiting at the WINDSOR CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME (Main Chapel) 519.253.7234 1700 Tecumseh Rd., East on Thursday November 1, 2012 from 2-5 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Service Friday November 2, 2012 at 10:30 am in the Windsor Chapel. Interment to follow at Windsor Memorial Gardens Cemetery. As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Rosmarie Mayer Bursary at the University of Windsor, would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and shared memories may be submitted at www.windsorchapel.com