Rosella M. Solar

Rosella Solar, 80, of Shawnee, KS passed away on January 31st, 2020. She was born on November 5th, 1939 in Seneca, KS to Louis and Ella Haefele. Rosie was a devout catholic. She was a loving wife to Rich for 55 years. Mother like no other; she instilled a great sense of family in all of her children. She loved cheering on her grandchildren at all of their sporting events. Rosie was a social person who simply loved people and touched many with a simple conversation. She enjoyed dancing, bowling, playing cards, reading books, and being with family and friends. Rosie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rich Solar; brothers, Louis & Leonard Haefele; sisters, Helen Schmelzle & Mary Ann Beatty. She is survived by her children, Rick (Debbie) Solar, Mike Solar, Cathy Solar, Bonnie (Bryan) Rainey, Lori (Bryan) Lovegren; sister, Betty Haefele; fifteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 4th from 6 to 8 PM at Amos Family Funeral Home. A rosary will be prayed at 6 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, February 5th at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

The family asks any donations in Rosella’s name may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas.