Rose Lee Weisberger, 82, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and a lifelong resident of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Nov. 1, 2022, at Research Medical Center.
A graveside service was held Thursday, Nov. 3, at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery located at 1901 Blue Ridge Blvd, Independence, MO 64052. Kindly contribute to Hadassah Greater Kansas City or Disabled American Veterans in lieu of flowers
Rose Lee is survived by her husband of 59 years, Eugene Weisberger; son Robert Weisberger; daughter Deborah (Rick) Geivett; grandchildren Allison (Grant) Kobza, Jessie Geivett; sister Madeline (Abbott) Zolotor; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins. She was so excited to meet her first great-grandchild due in the spring.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Gertrude Jerwick; and sisters, Sandra Jean and Barbara Steinberg. Rose worked at Western Auto for 26 years until their corporate office closed. Afterwards, she returned to the IRS, where she started her career, until her retirement in 2020. Rose’s coworkers at the IRS and Western Auto appreciated how she organized most work events and parties. She was well-known for her many hats that she decorated and coordinated with every outfit.
She belonged to Kehilath Israel Synagogue until she married and moved to Congregation Beth Shalom before returning to K.I. Rose Lee was a life-time member of Hadassah and a member of Beth Shalom Sisterhood.
