Born February 19, 1938 in Konigsheim, Germany to the late Paul Ressel and Gertrude von Warmbrunn. Rosemarie was a retired travel agent and worked for Travel Services in Puerto Rico. She was also a tour guide for German visitors to Puerto Rico. She had been a resident of St. Simons Island since 1995. She enjoyed opera and classical music, dancing, animals and especially spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands, Franz Hilb and William Pedlar, and a brother Dieter Ressel.
Survivors include her husband of 13 years, Heinz Weiss of St. Simons Island, a daughter, Monika Champion and husband Jon Champion of Granger, IN, three grandchildren, Dr. Samantha Champion and husband Matthew Goepfrich, Dr. Paul Champion and wife Dr. Erin Champion, and Natalie Champion and husband Kevin Guenther, and a great granddaughter, Aurora Champion.
Rosemarie shared her love for her family and life, independent spirit, and sense of humor with those she loved and it will never be forgotten. She was a most beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Coastal Humane Society or local Humane Society near you.
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