Rosemary was a devoted and long-standing member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. She actively participated in the Traditional and Resurrection Choirs, sharing her generous spirit by sewing baptismal gowns and expressing her love for music. Her zest for life was evident in her involvement with Right to Life, the Madonna Circle, the "Muffin Ladies" (IYKYK), and in the joyful moments spent playing bridge and euchre with friends.
Professionally, Rosemary's career included serving as an administrative assistant in the bursar's office at Indiana University Southeast and as secretary to the Dean of Students, where she retired after many years of dedicated service.
Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, John and Loretta Hartmann of Evansville; her husband, Albert C. Gronotte Jr.; her son, Joseph G. Gronotte (New Albany); and her sisters, Mary Catherine Durchholz (Evansville, IN) and Leona Zimmer (Grand Rapids, MI).
She is survived by her two daughters, Cynthia Fleming of Lovettsville, VA (William "Bill"), and Jane Ann Wright of New Albany, IN (Gregory); her daughter-in-law, Michele "Micki" Gronotte of New Albany; her two sons, Daniel Gronotte of Lanesville, IN (Mary), and John Gronotte of New Albany. Rosemary is also lovingly remembered by her 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, and 3 godchildren.
In honor of Rosemary's memory, and in lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to OLPH Catholic Church, St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities (https://www.stecharities.org), or Our Lady of Grace Monastery (https://www.benedictine.com)
Visitation will be February 25, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana. Service will be held at OLPH on February 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. proceeded by visitation starting at 10:00 a.m.
May Rosemary's soul rest in eternal peace and her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.
