Rosemary Anne Rosel

Rosemary Anne Rosel, 76, of Boone and formerly of Hudson and Waterloo, passed away on December 30, 2020 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Rosemary was born on October 18, 1944 in Nyack, NY to Eleanor and Angelo DeBello. She graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1962. Rosemary worked at Cutler Hardware Co. as an executive secretary where she met James Charley. They were married February 16, 1963 and later divorced. From this union, she was blessed with four children, John, Jeff, Deanna and Allen. Rosemary spent many years in Hudson, IA as a wife, mother and school volunteer. She was a member of the United Methodist Church singing in the choir, playing the piano/organ, teaching Sunday School, and involved in many women’s groups. She truly enjoyed and loved watching her 4 kids play sports and participate in the fine arts as they grew up. She spent countless hours at the ball fields, band concerts, chorus programs, plays and musicals.

In 1980 Rosemary began working for AEA Education as a teacher associate and spent the rest of her career working at various schools. Each school had a special place in her heart. After retiring, she moved to Boone, Iowa to be closer to her daughter. Most of all, she loved being a mom and grandmother. She had many fond memories of family get togethers, dinners, picnics, and visiting with friends and family.

Left to cherish her memory are three sons, John (Barb) Charley of Cedar Falls, IA, Jeff (Michelle) Charley of Reinbeck, IA and Al Charley of Prior Lake, MN; daughter, Deanna (Jeff) Sandegren of Luther, IA; nine grandchildren, Nick (Julie) Charley, Kelsey (Joe) Germain, Ethan (Abby) Charley, Austin Charley, Olivia Charley, Zach Carlyle, Justin (Alexi) Carlyle, Samantha (Mike) Krueger, Carter Charley; three step-grandchildren, Megan Sandegren, Carie Oakleaf and Jamie Berning; three great-grandchildren, Ashton, Emma and Oliver Charley; step-great-grandson, Jace Krueger; sister, Judy Wells of Cape Coral, FL; brother, Gary (Cheri) Lehr of Hudson, IA; and six nieces and four nephews.

Memorials can be directed to the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. Rosemary’s family would like to share their appreciation and say a special thank you to the wonderful, caring staff there.

A private interment for family will be held at a later date.