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Rose Ann Keep (Thaler), 67, of Backus, passed away April 8, 2020, at her home. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Dennis; children: Tammy (Steve) Cox of Chattanooga, TN, Shelly (Russ) Schaefer, and Troy (Tina) Keep, both of Backus; her eight grandchildren whom she adored: Bennett, Avery, Madison, Julia, Abby, Tanner, Alexa, and Carter; brothers, Steve (Kathy) Thaler, Mark (Pam) Thaler, and Jim Thaler, all of Backus, and Ed (Lisa) Thaler of Brooklyn Park. MN; sister, Barb (Tad) Gravett of Hackensack; brothers-in-law, Dan (Roberta) Keep of Hackensack, Duane Keep of Pine River; and sister-in-law, Vicki Geving of Hackensack. She was preceded in death by her parents, Al and Charlotte Thaler; and brothers, Chuck and John Thaler.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice for the amazing care they gave Rose.

A celebration of life for Rose will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.[[In-content Ad]]

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