Rose Marie Rich

Rose Marie Rich, a Duluth native and long-time resident of West Duluth, passed away on February 16th in Minnetonka, MN. She was 93. The daughter of Italian immigrants C.A. ‘Gus’ Rich and Mary B. (De Noble) she was preceded in death by her beloved siblings, Cosmo, Robert and Mary Ann. Rose Marie was proud to state her occupation as a Mother. She was married to Steve A. Vekich and is survived by her four children and their families: Patrica Vekich Waldron (Joe) of San Diego, Susan Vekich Kleven (Bruce) son Joe of Edina, MN, Steve M. Vekich (Shannon) daughters Mia and Alexa of Wayzata, MN, and John R. Vekich (Patsy) sons Alex and Andrew of Scottsdale, AZ.

Rose was extremely proud of her Italian heritage, a devout Catholic and a natural and organic lifestyle enthusiast. She enjoyed chatting and engaging with anyone who shared her interests and even those who didn’t. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday April 4th at St James Parish, 721 North 57th Avenue West, Duluth 55807. Rosary at 10:30am with Mass to follow at 11am. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. James Catholic Church, 721 N, 57th Street Duluth MN 55807 in memory of [Rose Marie]