Rosalie Virginia Pajula, 85, of Manitowoc passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Complete Care Manitowoc.
Rosalie was born on July 4, 1941 in Manitowoc to Howard and Esther (Chapleski) Kraemer. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. On July 4, 1959, she married Rodney “Red” Pajula. She worked for Foley (Mirro) Company until her retirement. Rosalie enjoyed gardening in her younger years, and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. She found great joy in spending time fishing up at their home in Three Lakes and cherished time with her family especially her grandchildren.
Rosalie is survived by her husband: Rodney “Red” Pajula; children: Mark (Mary) Pajula, and Deborah (Corey) Brunner; grandchildren: Melissa Pajula, Hannah Pajula, and Trevor Brunner; great-granddaughter: Lilica McGovert; brother: David Kraemer; and sister: Nancy Brocker. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents: Howard and Esther Kraemer; grandson: Michael McGovert; sister: Donna Eisenschink; brother: Robert Kraemer; brother-in-law: Stanley Brocker; and sister-in-law Cecelia Kraemer.
A memorial service to celebrate Rosalie’s life will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, with Deacon Al Boeldt officiating. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the funeral home from 9:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer location, is assisting the family with arrangements.
