Maj. Rosemary J. Bichler US Army Ret. Major Rosie Bichler of Petersburg VA passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Virginia on July 7 2008. She was 59 years old. Rosemary was born in Port Washington on December 18 1948 daughter of Joseph D. and Mary Biever Bichler. After graduating from UW-Milwaukee with a degree in Education she enlisted in the US Army. Rosie continued her studies throughout her life. After achieving the rank of Major she commanded her company in Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm. She retired from active duty in 1994 however remained in the Ft. Lee vacinity. Rosie was a very caring giving person. She spent much of her time helping her neighbors and tending her backyard rose garden. Rosie is survived by her nine brothers and sisters: Joe (Arline) Eugene (Hermina) Dennis (Debbie) and Michael Bichler all of Port Washington Vincent (Winnie) Bichler of Sussex Anthony (Sheri) Bichler of Waukesha David (Jeanne) Bichler of Random Lake Joanne Freden of Tyler TX and Dorothy (Don) Diedrich of Sheboygan Falls. She is further survived by numerous nieces nephews other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Bichler 1 sister Caroline and 2 brothers: Daniel and Jerome Bichler.A Memorial Mass will be held at 7PM on Thursday July 17th at Holy Rosary Parish Holy Cross Chapel in the Town of Belgium (Hwy A Hwy B) She will be laid to rest with full military honors in the parish cemetery the next day. The family will receive visitors at the CHURCH on Thursday from 4-7PM. The Eernisse Funeral Home in Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com br /Service:br /pspan style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: times;A Memorial Mass is scheduled on thursday July 17th at 7PM at Holy Rosary Parish Holy Cross Chapel (Hwy A Hwy B)./span/pbr /Cemetery:br /pspan style=font-size: 12pt; font-family: times;Holy Cross Cemetery Town of Belgium./span/p