Rosi (Zerweiss) Shreve

Rosi was born in Giurgiu, Romania on September 4, 1928, the daughter of Sophia (Nizhnik) and Joseph Zerweiss. After marrying an American serviceman in Linz, Austria, she immigrated to the United States in 1948. She became an American citizen in 1949. She moved to Hilton Head in 1972 and worked very successfully for many years at Sea Pines Plantation as the Retail Buyer for their multiple pro-shops.

Rosi was an accomplished and avid golfer. Starting in the 1960s, she participated in many amateur tournaments in America and Germany. Notably, she also represented the United States at an international women’s amateur event in Colombia, South America. She played tennis, enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and cooking delicious German dishes for her family. She loved nothing more than having her friends and family visit. As a long-time member of Holy Family Catholic Church on Hilton Head, she volunteered at the Holy Family Food Pantry for many years.

Rosi was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother: Maria Ofenloch of Germany, Hedi Domanski, Anna Wiorek, and Joseph Zerweiss. She is survived by son Gregory (Joan) of Kent, OH and daughter Sandra Hiddleson of Hampton, GA. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Jonquil Hiddleson of Hampton, GA, Jessica (Patrick) Dickey of Kent, OH, Kristyn (Anthony) Vitale of Lebanon, OR, and Justin (Andrea) Shreve of Diamond, OH, as well as several nieces and nephews. Always upbeat and full of life, Rosi was adored by her family and her many loyal friends.

When it becomes possible, the family hopes to host a memorial dinner in celebration of her remarkable life. Interment will be at Standing Rock Cemetery in Kent, OH.

Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636