December 12, 1916 - May 21, 2009

Sister Rosemary Wagner, PHJC passed away on May 21, 2009 at the Catherine Kasper Home, Donaldson, Indiana. She was born Johanna Wagner to Joseph and Anna (Grunauer) Wagner in December 1916 in Chicago, Illinois. She entered the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ community and professed her first vows on June 25, 1936.

Sister Rosemary ministered in education from 1935 to 1996 at various schools in Indiana and Illinois. Though she retired to the Catherine Kasper Home in 1996, she continued to be active and was a “Thank You Sister,” hand writing thank you notes to our donors.

May she rest in peace!

Memorial contributions may be made to the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, PO Box 1, Donaldson, IN 46513.