Rose Paulson

Rose Paulson, age 83, of Neillsville, WI, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at House of the Dove, Hospice Home in Marshfield, WI.

Rose Marie Kieliszewski was born on December 28, 1941, in Whiting, WI, the daughter of Nickolus and Esthere (Nagorski) Kieliszewski. She was raised in Stevens Point, WI, and was employed at a local restaurant. She was married to Stanley Serafin Sr. on August 9, 1958. They divorced in December of 1982, and Rose moved to Neillsville in 1990. On December 26, 1992, she married David Paulson. Stanley Serafin Sr. died on January 31, 2003, and David Paulson died on April 7, 2002. Rose worked at the Marshfield Clinic Day Care Center from 2001 until retiring in January 1, 2007.

Her hobbies included camping and visiting the casino every now and then.

She is survived by six sons, Stephen Serafin of Thorp, WI, John (Renee) Serafin of Amherst, WI, Joseph Serafin of Neillsville, WI, James (Jennifer) Serafin of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Raymond (Julie) Serafin of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, and Matt (Becky) Serafin of Thorp, WI, grandsons, Thomas, Tylor, Eric, John Jr., Cory, Noah, Ben, and Henry, three granddaughters, Amanda, Meghan, and Isabelle, a sister, Shirley (Kenneth Sr.) Fennewald of Cambria, WI, a brother, Raymond (Jeannie) Kieliszewski of Superior, WI.

She was preceded in death by husband, David, a son, Stanley Serafin Jr, a brother, Sheldon Kieliszewski, her parents, and a brother-in-law, Dennis Paulson of Nevada City, CA.

A graveside service for Rose will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, at the Neillsville City Cemetery.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Rose's family with funeral arrangements.