Rosemary J. Tenneson, age 83, of Belleville, died in the Hometown Assisted Living in Belleville on Tuesday June 8, 2021.

Rosemary was born on September 29, 1937 in Whitehall to Amos and Verna (Stendahl) Tenneson. Rosemary graduated from Middleton High School and started working for Madison Gas and Electric where she retired from after over 45 years.

Rosemary was active athletically for many years. She was an accomplished bowler. She bowled 3-4 times a week in many area leagues in the Madison area. She was a softball player in women's leagues. She co-owned a waterfront house on Lake Waubesa and enjoyed fishing, waterskiing and jet skiing. During the winter she skied and snowboarded. She also tried her hand at golf.

In the springtime, Rosemary was garage sailing with her Aunt Helen Hulett, whom she stayed close to until Helen's recent passing. Rosemary collected dolls and was a dog owner for many years. She traveled to Baltimore for Christmas and other special occasions to visit her brother Allen, Allen's wife Cecelia and spend time with her nephew Chris and niece Erin. She remained feisty and stubborn and would flip you off if she did not want to do what you requested, like physical therapy.

Rosemary is survived by her brother Allen (Cecelia) of Baltimore, MD, her nephew Christopher and her niece Erin (Eugene) Klemkowski both of Baltimore, MD.

In addition to her parents, Rosemary was preceded in death by her aunt Helen Hulett and a special friend Joan Warner.

Graveside services and burial will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Blair with Pastor Paul Sannerud officiating.

Special thanks to the staff at Hometown Assisted Living in Belleville WI. She was a resident for nearly four years, she loved her home there and loved all who assisted her when she needed help. She especially loved the food.

The Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family with arrangements.