Rose Mary McGeeney, 96, of Seneca, Kansas passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023. Rose was born April 16, 1927 in Axtell, Ks. The daughter of Pete and Mae Eagan. She attended St. Michaels Grade School and graduated from Axtell High School in 1945. After graduation from high school, Rose attended St. Mary- College in Leavenworth, Ks and received her teaching certificate.

Rose then began her many years in the education field, epitomizing the true definition of “teacher”. Her 60-year teaching career began at Woodlawn Grade School in a one room schoolhouse. She continued her career at Sts. Peter and Paul School, teaching at both the high school and grade school for the next 42 years. Not only did Rose teach, she also was very active in the school community, including pep club sponsor at Sts. Peter and Paul for 25 years. Her former students enjoyed sharing the importance of the typing skills she taught them and how they always loved to gather on Saturdays to staple the church bulletin. Rose loved her students and everyone loved “Mrs. McGeeney”.

After retiring from Sts. Peter and Paul, she began working at Nemaha Valley Grade School/Nemaha Central for 18 more years. At the age of 85, Rose retired again. What a life of dedication to education and children.

On August 23,1949 Rose married LeRoy McGeeney. She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church and St. Ann- Altar Society. Rose was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy and a son in law Mark Rettele; 7 sisters and a brother. Survivors are two sons, Terry McGeeney (Sue) of Leawood, Kansas and Kent McGeeney (Sarah) of Overland Park, Ks.; two daughters, Dianne Rettele (Terry Newell) of Indio, California and Deb Olberding (Rick) of Basehor, Ks. Rose has 1 sister, Mary, who still survives. Rose is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild due in October. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light in her eyes. She never missed a sporting event or any occasion that she could share with her grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 A.M. on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Seneca, Kansas. A Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 A.M., before the funeral Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be given for a scholarship fund that will be set up in Rose McGeeney- honor and sent in care of the family.

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