Judith Lee Rosencrans

January 23, 1944 - December 14, 2020

Judith Lee Rosencrans, 76, of Freeland, our caring, devoted, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2020. Judy was born in Saginaw, Michigan on January 23, 1944, the daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta (Weber) Fehrenbach. While at Hoyt Library, Judy captured the eyes of William C. Rosencrans. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on June 6, 1964. Their 56 years were blessed with three daughters and countless memories. While staying at home and raising her three daughters was her joy, Judy also attended Great Lakes Junior College of Business, where she received her Associate Degree in Business Administration while raising her family. Over the years, Judy worked in several executive administrative positions at Dixie Cut Stone, Bronner’s, Bavarian Motor Lodge, Kluck Nursery. Judy was a faithful and devoted member of Faith Lutheran Church in Bridgeport, where she enjoyed playing piano for the choir and being part of the Lady’s Guild. When she wasn’t volunteering at church or in the community, you could find her feeding turkeys at the family cottage at Higgins Lake, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, antiquing, traveling throughout Michigan, dining out at Matt’s Restaurant, golfing with friends, or her favorite - time spent with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren. Judy leaves to carry her legacy her faithful husband, William C. Rosencrans; daughters, Nancy Bowns, Christine Rosencrans, Judith Schumann; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law, Dee Fehrenbach, her beloved cat, Odessa, and dog, Annie. Judy was welcomed Home to Heaven by Betty (John) Hoffmann, Shirley (Rich) Machleid; Jack Fehrenbach. Judy's family will be present to receive visitors on Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM and again on Monday, December 21, 2020 from 1:00 PM until Judy's 2:00 PM Funeral Ceremony at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services (formerly Reitz-Herzberg), 1550 Midland Rd., between State & Gratiot. Pastor Rob Schmidt will officiate and interment will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport Twp. For those who are unable to attend due to health/Covid concerns, the family invites you to attend through livestream of the service through Zion Lutheran Church of Freeland, please click the following link to view https://www.facebook.com/zionfreeland/. A link will also be available after the ceremony for viewing. The family will plan a future memorial gathering when it is safe to do so. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Francis Home of Saginaw or Zion Lutheran Church in Freeland. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.