Heaven gained a beautiful soul on January 18,2023. Rosemary Kraus Armbruster died after a short illness surrounded by her loving family in Helena, MT. Rosemary was born on December 31,1933 to James and Lucille Kraus in Minneapolis, MN. She spent much of her childhood around Minneapolis and the Bemidji area, where her love of lakes began. After graduating from Park Rapids High School in 1952, she joined her family in Great Falls, MT. She met the love of her life, Howard, on the dance floor at the USO. They were married June 5,1954 in Great Falls and had 57 wonderful years together. They later moved to Cut Bank, MT where they purchased and operated the Cut Bank Greenhouse and Floral for over 40 years. She took great pride in making the Greenhouse magical for everyone to enjoy during the Christmas season.

Rosemary spent most of her life raising seven beautiful children. She was kind, faithful, loving, caring, and compassionate. Rosemary treated all the neighborhood kids like her own children. She was like a second mother to most. Rosie made everyone feel loved and cared for by her listening ear, prayerful heart, gentle guidance, handwritten notes, and thoughtful gifts. And let's not ever forget, those amazing pies and homemade cookies! She had an incredible, unwavering faith that we all aspire to embrace. Her smile would light up a room and she never aged. In 2000, Rosemary and Howard moved to Helena, MT where she worked at Knox Flowers. She was deeply involved in the Catholic church for her entire life. Flowers were her love; in her home, in her hands, and in her beautiful yard. Rosemary enjoyed her family and loved spending time making memories with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, especially at the lake.

She is survived by her seven children, Tom Armbruster of Tulsa, OK; Ron (Jeanne) Armbruster of Moultonborough, NH; Judy (Bill) Simons of Helena, MT; John (Lynne) Armbruster of Helena, MT; Jill (Ross) Grubb of Bozeman, MT; Mary (Bryan) Walters of Meridian, ID; Nancy (Thane) Johnson of Essex, MT; her 20 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Mary Ellen Kraus, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Howard Armbruster, parents James Kraus and Lucille Kraus Gadbois, brothers James Kraus and Jerry Kraus, sisters Helen Wagner and Katie Sperry, and grandson Canon Armbruster; as well as many of her dearest friends and relatives.

Rosemary will be dearly missed by her cherished family and friends. Thankfully, she has left us many wonderful memories. We would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and ancillary staff at St. Peter's Health for the wonderful care they provided. She was so grateful.

Upon hearing about Rosemary's passing, Bishop Thomas eloquently stated, "She's with her Howard in the presence of the Angels and the Saints."

A public viewing will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 22nd, at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N Montana Ave. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, January 23rd at 11 a.m. at Saint Mary Catholic Community, 1700 Missoula Ave, with a luncheon reception to follow the Mass in the fellowship hall of the church. Burial will follow the luncheon at the Montana State Veteran's Cemetery, Fort Harrison.

Published by Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, Helena, MT on Friday, January 20, 2023

(Thanks to Find A Grave member JVV, #46986773, for the plot location.)