Rosemary Pike

Rosemary Pike, 83, of Bremen, passed away at 8:06 am, Thursday, February 25, 2016 at IU Health of Goshen, with family by her side. Rosemary was born on February 24, 1933, the daughter of the late Russell and Ethel (Gray) Shafer. On November 22, 1953, she married the love of her life, Forrest “Dale” Pike. He passed away on September 21, 1997. She is survived by two sons, Gregory Pike and Glenn (Penny) Pike, both of Bremen; four grandchildren, Lindsey (Caleb) Andrews of Plymouth, Brooke (Eddie) Rodriguez of Bremen, Paige Rogers of Bremen and Ethan Pike of Bremen; and 11 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her siblings, Donald Shafer, Paul Shafer, and Nina Trump. Rosemary was a graduate of Plymouth High School and worked for the former American Optical for many years before her retirement in 1996. She loved to crotchet and was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with family. She also enjoyed taking car rides with her dog, Bella. Visitation will be held from 2:00-5:00 pm, Sunday, February 28, 2016 in Mishler Funeral Home, 2030 St. Rd. 331, Bremen. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, February 29, 2016 in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery.