Rose Marie Towle

Rose Marie (Borski) Towle was born May 19, 1936 and died October 22, 2023.  She was the middle daughter of the late Victor & Clara (Kwiatkowski) Borski. Together with her brother, James, and sister Kathy she grew up in Wausau where she attended St. Mary's Grade School and Wausau Senior High School graduating in 1954.

Rose was employed at Wisconsin Public Service for 20 years retiring in 1989.

She was united in marriage to Larry P. Towle at St. Mary's Church on August 12, 1978. Together they shared 19 1/2 years. "The very best years of my life" she would say. He preceded her in death on November 9, 1997. 

Rose made lifelong friends at Wisconsin Public Service sharing many wonderful trips throughout the US and Europe as well as getting together for monthly lunches and dinners.

Special interests of hers included spending time with family and friends, traveling and she was an avid reader. She also enjoyed taking art classes, tending her flowers and knitting many sweaters, along with all those mahjong games. She spent a good time of her later years with two special pets Molly & Lucy.

Rose Marie will be deeply missed by her sister, Kathleen Borski-Gabrielski, nephew; Andrew Gabrielski (Jessica), their sons Grant & Greyson, Mosinee, WI, nieces; Julie Gabrielski, her sons, Henry & Thomas, Brooklyn, NY, Gayle Gabrielski, Richfield, MN, & Stephanie (Al) Ashbeck, their children Ashley (Ryan) Hurley & Tanner (Jessica) Ashbeck, sister-in-laws;  Lyn (Ken) Kowalski, Joyce Towle, and Mary Towle, brother-in-law; Mike Zoborowski. Rose is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Towle; brother, James Borski & wife Sally; sister-in-laws, Marie Schuette & Marge Zoborowski; stepchildren, Bradley Towle and Mardell Reum.

The family and friends of Rose Marie Towle will gather to pay their respects and celebrate her remarkable life. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 11:15 AM at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. Visitation will be commence at 9:45 AM until time of service. Following the service, a burial will take place at Restlawn Memorial Park, where Rose Marie will find eternal peace beside her beloved husband Larry.

In this time of mourning, let us remember the vibrant spirit and incredible kindness that Rose Marie exuded throughout her life. May her legacy live on in the hearts of all those she touched.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Archie C. Towle Aviation Scholarship Fund, Community Foundation of North Central WI, 200 Washington St. Ste# 120 Wausau, WI 54403. 

We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rose Marie Towle during this difficult time. May she rest in eternal peace.