Rose M. Villari

Rose was born on Aug. 31, 1932 during a total solar eclipse to Mort and Ruth Wickersheimer. She graduated from South Division High School in 1950, married Rocco Villari in 1956 and together they raised 4 children in Milwaukee.

Rose is survived by her children Sharalyn (Dick) Blattner, Laureen Mirabella, Kip (Judy) Villari and April (Sean) Licht. Loving grandmother of Joseph (Brittany), Lucas (Carmen) and Angela Mirabella, Michelle (Matt Biel) Villari, and Eli and Lia Licht. Dear great-grandma of Connor, Logan and Jaxson. Sister of Don (Shirley) and Lee (Cathy) Wickersheimer. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by Rocco, grandchildren Kip Jr., Tony, and Corinna Villari, brother Jack (Lynne) and Rose's best friend Marlene Geyer.

Visitation on Thursday, May 18th, 2023 at 9:30 AM at Forest Home Cemetery Chapel , 2405 W. Forest Home Ave., followed by a funeral service and entombment at 10:30 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital are greatly appreciated.