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Rose Anne Schramm Nelson, 89, a resident of Bowden, West Virginia, passed from this life Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Mountain Memories in Elkins and under the care of West Virginia Caring.
Rose was born Sunday, Nov. 25, 1934, in Wentworth, South Dakota, a daughter of the late Herbert Schramm and Maria Bertha Wilhelmina Erdmann Schramm.
On July 6, 1952, she married John Philip Nelson, who preceded her in death in 2004.
Left to cherish her memory are four children, Michael Nelson and wife, Kristine, of California, Lee Nelson and wife, Kim, of Virginia, Susan Hetzer and husband, Paul, of Bowden, West Virginia, and Michele McDermott of Maryland; six grandchildren, Matthew and Jeremy Nelson, Kari Smedley, Justin and Brian McDermott and Gavyn Hetzer; four great-grandchildren, Tanner, Caleb, Jonathon, and Violet; and one brother, Duane Schramm and wife Jo of California.
Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were three siblings, Kenny, Gail and Ruth.
Rose was a graduate of Aurelia School and then obtained her Masters of Education from George Washington University, serving as a teacher and assistant principal. She was a dedicated wife and mother and her family was her number one priority. Rose loved to travel all over the world with her husband John when he was in the Navy. That love continued after they retired and were free to travel in their RV. After John passed, Rose found her second passion; she volunteered at the Calvert Marine Museum on the Chesapeake Bay in southern Maryland. Rose shared her passion for life and family through her stories for all who would listen. Rose attended Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church.
Rose's request for cremation was honored and a private ceremony will be held at a later date.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made in Rose's name to WV Caring 169 Diamond St. Elkins, WV 26241.
The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements for Rose Anne Schramm Nelson.
Send online condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com.