Rosemary “Rosie” A. Euken, 87, of Aliso Viejo, California, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 at her home. Rosie was born Aug. 30, 1936, to Percy and Meta (Black) Johnson, in Fremont.
She grew up on a farm near North Bend, and was a 1953 graduate of North Bend Central High School. She graduated from Tarkio College in Missouri with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1957. Rosie was a teacher in South Dakota and Colorado, before teaching fifth grade at Catlin Elementary School in Omaha.
She was a dedicated teacher who earned her Master’s degree in Elementary Education in 1980.
She is survived by her partner, Jon Wiemann; brother, Richard “Dick” Johnson of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and nieces, Hunter Haggart of Lewisville, Texas; Christine Vivek of Omaha; and Dr. Rosemary “Randi” Dubiel of Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert L. Johnson. Celebration of Life service will be at a later published date.
Memorials may be given to Wounded Warriors and St Jude Children’s Hospital. Send condolences to Christine Vivek, 7705 S 169th Street, Omaha, NE 68649 or www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
