ROSEMARY FESKE

In Loving Memory of Rosemary (Willis), Feske 

January 15,1936 – February 13, 2026

Rosemary was a resident of the Aneta Parkview Health Center for the past 16 months. She enjoyed her beautiful room, wonderful kind & caring staff. Rosemary passed away at the Northwood Deaconess Health Center.

Rosemary was born on January 15,1936 to John & Mary Willis “Rosie” married the love of her life (Charles) on June 17, 1952 at the Cooperstown Presbyterian Church. The couple made their home on the family farm Southwest of

Cooperstown until 1980 when they moved to the Page/Ayr area. The couple made their loving home in that community for many years. Rosie opened and operated a Café in Ayr, ND for 27 years called “Rosie’s Café”. The Café was a gathering place for friends and family and even strangers passing by. Rosie was also a Postmaster at the Ayr Post Office for many years. Rosie loved her God, cherished her Faith, and shared that faith, music and prayers with family and friends.

Charles & Rosemary set a wonderful example of true love, courage and perseverance. They shared their home and life celebrations, holidays and just because days with their children and extended family.

Rosemary is preceded in death by husband, Charles, daughter Pamela, daughter Vicky, son Steven, grand- daughter baby Holweger, and grandson Jonathan.

Rosemary is survived by a son Larry (Judy) Feske of Horace, a daughter Kathy (Gary) Johnson of Northwood. Grandchildren Heidi (Brett) Odegaard, Natasha Linnertz, Brandy (Stephanie) Edland, Tiffany Reese, Peggy Jewett, Matthew Holweger, Heather (Nick) Olson, Danny (Erin) Hetland and many great and great great grandchildren.

A Celebration on life will held Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm in the Quam-Plaisted-Cushman Funeral Home in Cooperstown, ND.