Rose Brossart

Rose Mary Brossart

Rose Mary (Hoffart) Brossart, the daughter of Michael and Maria (Axtman) Hoffart was born on November 14, 1927 in Rugby, North Dakota. She died at the age of 85 years on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby.

Rose was raised in the home of her parents in rural Balta, North Dakota and received her education at Brazil School #2. On October 20, 1947, she was united in marriage to Anton B. Brossart at the Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Balta. They lived, farmed and raised their family on the Brossart family farm until 1976 when they moved to Rugby. Rose worked at the Cornerstone Café and for Andrew’s Steak House. Rose enjoyed gardening, decorating her house and yard for every holiday, playing cards with her grandchildren, and cooking and visiting with family. She especially enjoyed Girls’ Day Out. She was a member of the Christian Mothers and Catholic Daughters. Anton died on July 12, 1984. May she rest in the peace of Christ.

Rose is survived by her four sons, David (Nina) of Lansford, Dennis of Bismarck, Michael (Vernice) of Rugby, and Mark (Leanne) of Minot; ten grandchildren, Elizabeth (Mike) Gjerde, Rachael (Jimmy) Ormond, Rebekah, Michael, Lance (Julianna), Suzanne, Wyatt and Travis (Tabitha) Brossart, Dustin Martin, and Kallie (Ben) Goodman; twelve great grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph Hoffart of Longmont, CO and Donald (Regina) Hoffart of Devils Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband; three sisters; a great grandchild; and her parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 18^th at the Little Flower Catholic Church in Rugby with burial in the church cemetery. Father Thanaiah Marneni, Celebrant, Father Tom Graner, Con-celebrant.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. on Monday at the Anderson Funeral Home in Rugby. There will be no reviewal in the church.

A rosary and vigil prayer service will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Posted Condolences:

My heart is heavy with grief as I think about Aunt Rose. She was such a wonderful caring lady with only love for her family and fellow man. As my mom's younger sister there was a very special bond between the two. I will cherish my wonderful memories of Aunt Rose, her delicious cooking, her contagious smile and laugh,and just everything about her. My thoughts and prayers are with you Mike, David, Dennis and Mark, and your families. I want more than anything to be there with you for the service, but will not be able to make it. Please know that we are there with you in spirit. May God keep and richly bless each of you during your time of sadness. Celebrate her wonderful life and each other.
Mark House

David,Dennis, Michael, & Mark - Our deepest sympathy & hearts go out to all of you & your families. Aunt Rose was a special lady. She was much loved & admired by all of us. She will be missed for sure. We are sorry that we are unable to make the journey to be with you. No one is every ready to lose their mother - it is one of life's hardships. Just know that we are there in thought & prayer.
Mike & Ann House

Rose was such a beautiful person inside and out. She can be most proud of her wonderful family she raised. Not to forget her baking skills, never to be forgotten. Our Prayers are with you at this time. She will live on in your hearts.
Kathy Schmidt, Bonnie Strand, and Shirley and Patrick Hageness.

To the Brossart/Hoffart Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Aunt Rose was always so very sweet and I so enjoyed receiving cards from her and sending cards in return. She will be missed, I am so sorry we were not able to make the trip from Texas. But we will be thinking of you.

Mikah House-Bowden (Great Niece- Mike & Ann House's Daughter)

To the Brossart/Hoffart family: May God bless Rose and may she rest in peace. I am sure she will be missed. In 1932, my Dad (Bennie Eisenzimmer-RIP) also went to Brazil #2 country school. In 1956, as a little girl, I was there for the Christmas party. Margie Eisenzimmer, Granddaughter of Joseph and Catherine (Hoffart) Eisenzimmer

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