RoseMary “Rosie” (Fournier) Bazile, age 83 of the Town of Wyoming, passed away on June 23rd, 2024 at Aster Assisted Living in Clintonville after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary was born on November 30th, 1940 in the Town of Wyoming at her paternal grandparent’s home – the home she eventually spent the majority of her adult life residing at. She grew up on her parent’s farm west of Big Falls, attending Big Falls Grade School and graduating from Marion High School in 1958. At a blind date at the age of 15, she met John Bazile, who would eventually become her future husband. They eventually married on September 14th, 1963 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Big Falls. Upon graduation, she went to work as a stenographer for Kimberly Clark Corporation in Neenah for 9 years until leaving for the birth of her first child. She was then self-employed for the rest of her life- raising a family, dairy farming, and eventually starting Bazile Assessment Services with her husband. Rosie was always very civic minded and believed in giving back to the community that gave so much to her. She was district clerk for the School District of Marion for over 24 years, taking pride in being able to sign both of her son’s diplomas. She was also town clerk for the Town of Wyoming for over 30 years. She was a proud member of WAAO, WWOA, and Northeast Assessors Association. Rosie was a proud and active member of St. Peter’s Church in Big Falls, being baptized, confirmed, married, and now being laid to rest. Rosie lived a full and active life, sharing in many hobbies with friends and family. Rosie was an avid hunter with several Boone and Crockett record trophies to her name. She hunted the mountains from Alaska to New Mexico and going as far east as Newfoundland. She also traveled the country extensively, going on many trips and bus tours with her husband and family to Niagara Falls, Florida, The Badlands, The Dakotas, Washington D.C., and many other destinations. After paying off the farm mortgage and selling the dairy cows, she picked up the sport of softball at the age of 38, playing well into her 50s. This hobby became a second career for her, leading her to many enviable accomplishments and friends made at the softball diamond. She played for many teams, including Little Falls Resort, Pinkys 45, Wishing Well, Geno’s, First National-Iola, and Dairy Queen, often playing against players half of her age. Rosie was a big fan of the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and even the Brooklyn Dodgers back in the day. Later in life, she loved watching her grandchildren participate in many sports. She also shared her love of horses, the outdoors, rodeo, and much more with her whole family.
She is survived by her husband John (Jack) Bazile, two sons Shawn (Kathy) and Shane (Amy) Bazile, grandchildren Dakota (fiancée Kenzie), Cheyenne (fiancée Bryce), Bridget Bazile, a special soon-to-be step-great-granddaughter Annabelle, sister-in-law Vonnie (Jim) Grenz, special niece Wendy (Lee) Hangartner, special nephew Lee (Kayla) Verg, and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends. Rosie is preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Ardis (Malueg) Fournier, her in-laws John and Theresa (O’Dell) Bazile, sister and brother-in-law Dawn and Steve Verg, brother-in-law Maynard Gutho, and special nephew John Gutho.
Rosie’s funeral service will be held Thursday June 27 at 11am at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Big Falls with Rev. David Eisele officiating. Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 4-9pm and again on Thursday from 9am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church would be greatly appreciated by Rosie’s family. The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Tigerton is assisting her family. www.eberhardtstevenson.com
The family would like to especially thank the St. Peter’s Lay Ministry team and the staff of Kindred Hearts and Aster, particularly the girls who took such special care of Rosie during her stay. We also don’t have the words of appreciation for her primary caregiver, Patti Peters, you truly are a gift from God.
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