Rose Mary Kautz of Hermiston passed away in Hermiston on Aug. 29, 2021 at the age of 76.
She was born on May 28, 1945 in Hampton, Va. to Albert and Alice Willet Sabo.
Rose grew up and attended her schooling in Hampton, Va. After high school she met Kenneth E. Kautz, who was serving in the U.S. Air Force. The couple were united in marriage on Sept. 3, 1964 in Clovis, N.M.
Rose and Kenneth lived in many places throughout the United States and Europe during his military career. They moved to Pendleton in 1979 and settled in Hermiston in 1980, where she had resided since.
Rose loved bowling and had played on multiple bowling leagues. She also enjoyed crocheting and working on puzzles, and she attended the Country Church. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by a daughter, Mary (Tom) Mooney; son, Ken (Synde) Kautz; daughter, Elizabeth (Richard) Swentik; daughter, Katherine Kautz; one sister, Carol Phelps; 17 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth on Oct. 12, 1994; her parents; two brothers; and one sister.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 at the Hermiston Cemetery.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
Family suggests memorial donations in Rose’s memory be made to Burns Mortuary of Hermiston to help defray final costs.
