Rose Marie Schlemm

Born on July 6, 1931, in Alexandria, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Edward James and Rosalie Berry Dwyer. She grew up in Lorton, Virginia, and graduated as salutatorian from Mount Vernon High School, where she was also active in sports.

Rose Marie earned a degree in psychology from the College of William & Mary. During her college summers, she worked at the Dahlgren Naval Weapons Laboratory, where she met her future husband, Norman Henry Schlemm.

They married on August 9, 1952, at Pohick Church in Lorton. Together, they lived in Silver Spring, Maryland; Stony Brook, New York; and Chesterfield, Missouri, before settling in Fredericksburg in 1973.

Rose Marie worked as a teacher and substitute teacher in Stafford County schools. Her love of sewing also led her to work at So-Fro Fabrics, where she could share her interest with others.

In her later years, she enjoyed traveling the world, participating in elder studies programs, and volunteering at St. George’s Episcopal Church. Above all, she cherished time spent with her family and especially enjoyed family gatherings.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman Henry Schlemm; and her brother, Henry Dwyer.

She is survived by her four children, Marjorie Rose Sidman (Ron), Rod Schlemm (Laurie), Pat Vance (Bill), and Carolyn Miller (Joe); nine grandchildren, Katie, Tod, Jason, Brittney, Tyler, Matt, Dan, Stephen, and Christopher; and eight great-grandchildren, Jayden, Addy, Landon, Emma, Olivia, Benny, Aiden, and Kingston.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM at St. George's Episcopal Church in Fredericksburg, VA.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Rose Marie’s memory to St. George’s Episcopal Church at

www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net