In Loving Memory
Rose A. Herke
August 26, 1938 - September 26, 2020

Memorials will be given to Lakeside Lutheran Home in Rose's name.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be livestreamed on the Martin-Mattice Funeral Home Facebook page.

VISITATION
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Graettinger, Iowa

PRIVATE FAMILY MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Graettinger, Iowa

PUBLIC COMMITTAL SERVICE
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
11:30 A.M.
Valley View Cemetery
Graettinger, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Rev. Bill Schreiber

INURNMENT
Valley View Cemetery
Graettinger, Iowa

Rose A. Herke, daughter of James and Salome (Antoine) Currans, was born August 26, 1938, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She received her education at Emmetsburg Catholic School, graduating in 1957. Rose continued her education at Briar Cliff College where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Education in 1961.

On August 28, 1961 Rose was united in marriage to Richard Herke at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Graettinger, Iowa. They were blessed with four daughters. Rose and Richard made their home farmed near Graettinger . Rose taught school in Graettinger for several years and then did substitute teaching in Graettinger, Emmetsburg and Ruthven. Rose also was a Mary Kay consultant for many years.

She was a faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and church circle, serving as chairman. She was also a member of the Rosary Society and served as a Eucharistic Minister. Rose enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the Hillcrest County Club and played on Ladies League. She was active in the Red Hat Society.

Rose loved learning and was an avid reader and was proud of her CB handle, Shakespeare. She was an excellent cook and loved hosting family and friends for various events. Rose always made sure there was something chocolate to enjoy. She had beautiful flower gardens in the summers and made gorgeous quilts for family and friends. Rose loved shopping for clothes and was always dressed to perfection. Rose and Richard spent several winters in Texas where they enjoyed participating in all kinds of activities. Rose's family was very important to her, especially spending time with her grandchildren who she thoroughly loved to spoil.

Rose passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg, Iowa, at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jim Currans; sisters-in-law, Joan Herke, Alice Kathman, Esther Anderson and Arlene Henkelvig; brother-in-law, Don Brown; nieces, Connie Herke and Myra Currans Partridge.

She is survived by her husband, Richard of Graettinger, Iowa; daughters, Barb Herke-Smith (Roger) of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Kathy Herke of Sacramento, California, Marsha Herke of Edina, Minnesota, and Angie Herke-Juhl (Steve) of Shakopee, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Patrick Smith, Morgan Smith and Caden Juhl; brothers and sisters, Paul Currans (Sheila) of Spencer, Iowa, Emmett Currans (Sandy) of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Father Clem Currans of Emmetsburg, Iowa, Phillip Currans (Linda) of Ruthven, Iowa, Marty Currans (Barb) of Graettinger, Iowa, Mary Brown of Arizona, Nancy Hamilton (Pete) of Waukee, Iowa, and Tricia Currans-Sheehan (Bob) of Sioux City, Iowa; brother-in-law, Willard Herke of Graettinger, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Currans of Lakewood, Colorado and Wilma Refsell of Estherville, Iowa; many nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home