Rosemary A. Klumpp

Rosemary A. Klumpp, age 85, a resident of Drexel Hill formerly of Southwest Philadelphia, passed away on February 5, 2024. Rosemary was born in Philadelphia to the late James and Elizabeth (Fox) Walsh. She was a graduate of West Catholic Girls High School and a member of Good Shepherd Parish. She was predeceased by her parents and her husband, the love of her life, Will. Rosemary loved life and being surrounded by her large network of family and friends. While raising her two daughters she also volunteered at Good Shepherd School as Secretary of the Athletic Association and a Brownie Troop Leader. Once her girls were old enough, she returned to the workforce as an Administrative Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania where she worked for 40 years, retiring at the age of 74. She continued her desire to serve in her retirement, volunteering at Fitzgerald Mercy and Riddle Memorial Hospitals and the Ronald McDonald House. Widowed at an early age, Rosemary formed a close group of friends and with them enjoyed traveling, golfing, bowling, bunko, lunches, and going to the theater. She held season tickets to the Eagles games for 20 years and was their number one fan. Most of all, she loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She never missed any of their events, and loved spending time in the summer with her extended family at the beach in Wildwood, NJ. Rosemary was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Survived by her daughters, Roseanne (Joe Rix) Wallin and Patricia (Patrick) McKnight; grandchildren, Ashley (Mike Mysyna) Wallin, Fran (Jordan Davidson) Wallin, Shannon (Joseph Calciano) McKnight, Patrick (Cameryn Yocum) McKnight and Bridget (Nick) Lucchetta and Grace McKnight; great grandson, Francis Wallin; sister, Elizabeth Potts and many nieces and nephews. Visitation: Friday, 10:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Church 136 Saxer Avenue Springfield. Mass: Friday, 11:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Interment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org Condolences: www.lombardofuneralhomes.com

Rosemary A. Klumpp

September 10, 1938 - February 5, 2024