Rosanne "Rose" Blumenshein

Rose Mead Blumenshein, age 75, of St. Peter, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Ecumen Prairie Hill in St. Peter.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30am Thursday, November 12, 2026 at the Catholic Church of St. Peter in St. Peter, Minnesota with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Minneopa Cemetery, Mankato. To leave a condolence for the family please visit www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.

Rose was born on April 2, 1951, in St. Peter, Minnesota, to Clarence A. and Ann (Weir) Mead. She attended John Ireland School and graduated from St. Peter High School in 1969. After completing her coursework at Mankato Vocational College, Rose began her career as an administrative assistant at the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center. She later accepted a position as an office & administrative specialist in the Alumni Office at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she used her talent for writing until her retirement.

Rose was united in marriage to Lynn Blumenshein in 1984. Following retirement, the couple moved to their dream home on Lake Beltrami near Bemidji. Deeply passionate about the outdoors, Rose and Lynn spent their time together camping, fishing, cross-country skiing, and embracing nature. Following Lynn’s passing in 2012, Rose remained in Bemidji until 2022, when she returned to St. Peter to be closer to her family.

Her family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Ecumen Prairie Hill and Ecumen Hospice for their tender and loving care of Rose.

Rose’s memory will be cherished by her brothers, Greg (Connie) Mead, Larry (Kathy) Mead and Harold (Pat) Mead; her sister-in-law, Carol; and many beloved niblings, extended relatives and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lynn; her sister, Janie Mead; and her brothers, Charles Timothy Mead and Leland Mead.