Rose Kiene, 78, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Cottonwood House in Columbus.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 11 at 10:30 AM, at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus with Rev. Cindi Stewart officiating. Interment will be in Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church.

Rose Mary Kiene was born March 2, 1944, in Dawson, Nebraska, to Glen and Arlene (Wilkenson) Workman. She graduated from Elmwood High School and on February 20, 1969 was united in marriage to Melvin Kiene in Lincoln, Nebraska. The family moved to Columbus in the early 1980's where Rose began a career working at Camaco.

Rose was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her family with all her heart. Rose enjoyed spending time with her large family at gatherings playing cards, going to the casino, and anything that involved her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy.

Rose is survived by:
Husband - Melvin Kiene of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Christine (Chad) Gaedeke of Columbus, NE
Son - Bryan (Megan) Kiene of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter - Carly Gaedeke
Grandsons - Evan and Graham Kiene and Cade Gaedeke

Rose was preceded in death by:
Parents - Glen and Arlene Workman
Brothers - Don, LeRoy, Galen, Jerry, Calvin, Gary, and Lary Workman
Sisters - Hazel Ernst, Connie Yawn, Patricia Meyer, Waunita Gropp, and Janice Hughes

Service Folder Information
God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be
So He put his arms around you
And whispered "Come with Me."

With tearful eyes
We watched you suffer
And saw you fade away
Although we loved you dearly
We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating
Hardworking hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove
He only takes the BEST.

It's lonesome here without you
We miss you more each day
Life doesn't seem the same
Since you've gone away.

When days are sad and lonely
And everything goes wrong
We seem to hear you whisper
"Cheer up and carry on."

Each time we see your picture
You seem to smile and say
"Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping
We'll meet again someday!"




In Loving Memory Of

Rose Mary Kiene

Born
Thursday, March 2, 1944
Dawson, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 10:30 AM
First United Methodist Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. Cindi Stewart

Music
"Amazing Grace"
"How Great Thou Art"
"Go Rest High On That Mountain"

Casket Bearers
Doug Workman
Travis Workman
JC Hughes
Todd Yawn
Mike Gropp
Jonas Sandifer

Interment
Columbus Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska