Rosalee Kay Riddle
Rosalee Kay Riddle, 71, of Onaway, formerly of Warsaw, Indiana, died unexpectedly Friday, December 11, 2020 at McLaren Northern Michigan hospital in Petoskey. Born October 31, 1949 in Warsaw, Rosalee was the daughter of Russell and Peggy (Shoemaker) Foreman. It was at a grocery store that Rosalee first met Earnest “Earnie” E. Riddle. He eventually became her husband November 3, 1999 and they made their home in Warsaw before moving to Onaway in 2001.
After 25 years Rosalee retired from R.R. Donnlley Lakeside Press in Warsaw where she worked as a production clerk and materials handler.
A wonderful homemaker, Rosalee had a specific routine for her household chores and was quite organized. She loved to knit and was continually making blankets, hats, mittens and ponchos to give to her family. She even knitted a Santa Claus and teddy bears. She loved taking walks each day and though she missed being away from her family in Indiana, enjoyed the peaceful quiet living of northern Michigan. Strong in her Christian faith, Rosalee read her Bible often and was a member of Joy Community Church.
Surviving Rosalee is her husband of 21 years, Earnie Riddle of Onaway; daughters, Amanda (Ryan) Hills and Geri (Chris) Hurd; stepdaughter, Valerie Rid
Preceding Rosalee in death were her parents; a sister, Beverly Pettit; and a brother, Kenneth Foreman.
Cremation arrangements are in care of Chagnon Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy please consider a donation in memory of Rosalee to the Onaway Ambulance Equipment Fund.