Rosetta E. Reimers, 93, of Grand Island, Nebraska died peacefully, at Bickford Cottage Assisted Living, with family at her side on March 29, 2020. Visitation will be Thursday, April 2, 2020, from 2 – 7 p.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel. In accordance with the CDC's suggestion we will adhere to the limitation of 10 or less at public gatherings. Also, social distancing methods of no hugging or hand shaking will be practiced. It is strongly encouraged that those feeling ill or who are part of an at-risk population please stay home. A mass will be scheduled at a future date so everyone can join the family to celebrate Rosetta's life. Curran Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Your thoughts and prayers may be given and video tribute viewed at www.curranfuneralchapel.com under Rosetta's obituary. Rosetta was born August 7, 1926, in St. Libory, NE. She was the daughter of Herman and Sophie (Eich) Wissing. Rosetta grew up and received her education in St. Libory. She followed in her father and brothers footsteps, sharing her knowledge of wood and craftsmanship by working at S. E. Smith and Son's lumber yard. She married Alvin H. Reimers on September 24, 1947, in St. Libory. The couple later settled in Grand Island. Rosetta was a master seamstress, tailoring many of her family's clothes. She also fashioned pioneer hats when she worked at Needle in the Haystack. She enjoyed her time spent wrapping presents at Skagway during the Christmas season. Alongside her husband Rosetta proudly maintained and cared for Blessed Sacrament Church for many years. Alvin died May 17, 2014. Rosetta enjoyed fishing, gardening, and embroidering. But the thing that brought her the most joy was holding and playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved children. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament parish. Rosetta will be missed by her children, Suzi Petersen of Loveland, CO Shirley (David) Bruner of Fremont, NE Elizabeth (Ken) Peyton of Grand Island, NE Carol (Gene) O'Gorman Backhaus of Denver, CO Patty (Jeff) Fulton of Grand Island, NE Lizetta (Jerry) Archer of Franklin, NE Sons, Tim Reimers of Grand Island, NE Jamie (Deb) Reimers of Raleigh, NC Sister, Mary (Donald) Nielsen of St. Libory, NE Sisters-in-law, Elaine Wissing of Grand Island, NE Erma Wissing of Hastings, NE LaVonne Wissing of Alda, NE Jessie Kiser of Grand Island, NE Others left to cherish her memory include her 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren plus numerous nieces and nephews. Rosetta is welcomed into heaven by her parents, her husband, Alvin, one sister, four brothers, two sons-in-law, and a grandson. In lieu of flowers the family suggests having a mass be offered in memory of Rosetta. Visitation Curran Funeral Chapel Thursday, April 2, 2020 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM 3005 South Locust Street Grand Island, Nebraska 68801