Rosemarie (Firgens) Knigge Obituary
The passing of Rosemarie (Firgens) Knigge (Lake Placid, Florida), born in Suring, Wisconsin leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 23, 2024 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rosemarie (Firgens) Knigge to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter Firgens (Butch) and Clara Firgens (Peck); her siblings, Eugene, Allen, Helen, Clara (Wiggy) and Bobby; her son Michael Knigge; and her son-in-law Myron Harden.
She is survived by: her children, Lynn DiGiorgio, Tom Knigge (Miryam), Kim Harden, Patty Smith (Buddy) and Mary Rivero; her daughter-in-law Carolyn Smith; and her grandchildren, Tommy (Briana), Timmy (Jennifer), Teddy, Rose Knigge, Dave, Drew Harden (Marina), Leslie Smith (Eric), Carly Jacobs (Josh), Paul (Debra) and Alan (Elysia).
In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to The Center for Great Apes, https://centerforgreatapes.org. Donations can also be mailed to PO Box 488 Wauchula, FL 33873.