September 25, 1921 – February 23, 2020

Rose Craigo, age 98, passed away peacefully in her Monroe WI home on February 23, 2020. She was born in Clinton Wisconsin to Albert Wehinger and Mary Rahberger. She was one of six children. Rose moved to Monroe as a young woman. It was there she met her husband J Thurman Craigo. They were married on January 18, 1942. They were co-owners and operators of Craigo Grain. Through the years their family grew, they were blessed with five children, four boys and one girl.

She was a devoted mother and family always came first. She was grateful to have her brothers and sisters close by to share special moments. She loved to pass on her passion for fishing and knitting to her grandchildren. She was fond of a good card game with family and friends; the laughs were secondary to her competitive spirit.

Rose will be remembered as a selfless wife, mother and grandmother. She always had a smile on her face and kindest heart through the best of times and when times were hard. An eternal optimist, she never complained and always looked for the silver lining.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Wehinger and Mary Rahberger; two brothers, Frank and Robert Wehinger; three sisters, Mary Gibbons, Emma Wenger, Margaret Davis and her loving husband, J. Thurman Craigo. She is survived by her four sons, Lee (Monroe WI), David (Castle Pines CO), Donald (Windsor CO), and Jon (Monroe WI) and one daughter, Wendy (Sunset Beach NC). She also leaves behind nine Grandchildren and eight Great Grandchildren.

In remembrance, her immediate family will gather to celebrate her beautiful life. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to support one of the following organizations that are close to her family’s hearts: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org; Cystinosis Research Foundation, cystinosisresearch.org; Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, mymsaa.org.

Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home is serving the family.

Condolences may be sent to the family at: shriner111.com.