Rosemarie Voglmeyer

Rosemarie Voglmeyer, born on January 30, 1935, in Königsberg, East Prussia, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Austin, Texas, after a brief illness.

She was 89 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kurt and Maria Gutzeit, her brother Peter Gutzeit, and her grandson Austin Metz. Her four children survive Rosemarie: Brigitte Mendoza, Regina West, Michael Voglmeyer, and Thomas Voglmeyer. She also leaves behind five grandchildren: Christel West, Jenny Voglmeyer, Jason Voglmeyer, Justine Voglmeyer, and Morgan Voglmeyer, as well as four great-grandchildren: Miranda Wisdom, Blake Wisdom, Dante McKinney, and Levi Voglmeyer. She is survived by her son in law Khali Mendoza and 2 daughters in law: Angelika Voglmeyer and Dixie Metz.

Rosemarie was known for her fierce independence and stubborn spirit. She was a refugee during the Russian invasion of World War II, fleeing to Germany. She graduated from business college in Hamburg. Rosemarie later moved to Quebec, Canada, where she worked as an au pair. It was in Canada that she met her husband; they eventually moved back to Germany before relocating to Texas, where they divorced. Rosemarie single-handedly raised her four strong and independent children in a foreign country, instilling resilience and determination in them. For 45 years, she made Copperas Cove her home, later moving to Austin to be closer to her family for the last eight years of her life.

With a long and exceptional career at Home Interiors, she broke barriers during a time when women struggled to open bank accounts without a husband’s signature. She later became a successful insurance agent with AIG, known for her personalized approach and commitment to her clients, including making house calls. Rosemarie often covered premiums for elderly clients to ensure their policies remained active. She retired from AIG at the age of 70.

Rosemarie loved traveling with family and friends, especially enjoying trips to the beach. She had a passion for opera and a wide variety of music and loved to dance. Family was the focus of Rosemarie's life; she instilled strong roots in her children, celebrating their German heritage and teaching them to be independent. She had a large, supportive circle of friends and would spend hours each day checking in with them. She cherished having family and friends around her dinner table, often preparing East Prussian recipes and passing down family traditions. Her cheesecake and streusel cake were particular favorites. Rosemarie was always well-dressed and adorned with jewelry and earrings, never arriving for dinner without these special touches. Her holiday table was always filled with family, friends, and sometimes even a stray guest or two.

As a devout Catholic, Rosemarie taught Catechism at Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a woman of unwavering strength, fierce love, and a profound commitment to her community. She dedicated her time to volunteering, visiting nursing homes, and assisting those in need. Rosemarie Voglmeyer will be remembered for her quick wit and the profound impact she made on her family and friends. She will be missed dearly.