Hermiston

May 28, 1945 — Aug. 29, 2021

Rose Mary Kautz of Hermiston was born May 28, 1945, in Hampton, Virginia, the daughter of Albert and Alice (Willet) Sabo. She passed away in Hermiston on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at the age of 76.

Rose grew up and attended her schooling in Hampton, Virginia. After high school, she met Kenneth E. Kautz who was serving in the U.S. Air Force. The couple was united in marriage on Sept. 3, 1964, in Clovis, New Mexico.

Rose and Kenneth lived in many places throughout the United States and Europe during his military career. They moved to Pendleton, Oregon, in 1979 and settled in Hermiston in 1980, where she has resided since.

Rose loved bowling and had played on multiple bowling leagues. She also enjoyed crocheting, working on puzzles and she attended The Country Church. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth on Oct. 12, 1994; her parents; two brothers, and one sister.

She is survived by a daughter, Mary (Tom) Mooney; son, Ken (Synde) Kautz; daughter, Elizabeth (Richard) Swentik; daughter, Katherine Kautz; one sister, Carol Phelps; 17 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at the Hermiston Cemetery.

Family suggests memorial donations in Rose’s memory be made to Burns Mortuary of Hermiston to help defray final costs.

Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements. To leave an online condolence for the family, please go to www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.