Roselle Ann Kralick

Roselle Ann Kralick, widow of Richard (Dick) L. Kralick, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 surrounded by family at her daughter’s in Plano, TX at the age of 77. Born March 14, 1935, she was the first born to Hugh and Louise Richmond. She grew up in Lincoln Park, Michigan with her sister Nikki and brother Gilbert. She attended Michigan State University where she met and married Dick in 1955. After transferring to the University of Michigan where Dick was in law school, she earned her BA in Business Education as well as minors in Economics and Social Studies. After graduating in 1956, they moved first to Clinton, MI, then to Adrian, MI where she raised five children while Dick was a partner in the law firm Hammond, Baker and Kralick. As her kids were growing she continued her education obtaining a State Teaching certificate and K-12 Counseling certificate. She then obtained a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Siena Heights College in 1984, as well as Continuing Education course work in Adolescent Drug Use and Substance Abuse Counseling. Roselle was committed to helping others. While her children were in school and she was working on her Masters she worked as a substitute teacher, taught Adult Education, and was the JTPA Coordinator for Adrian Public Schools. She worked as the Assessment Department Coordinator for Family Services and Children’s Aid, finally retiring after working for Highfields Counseling Services. Roselle and her family split their time between Adrian and their cottage on Devils Lake. They eventually moved to the Lake after the kids had grown where she was active at the Devils Lake Yacht Club. She was also an avid Bridge player and cherished her time with her friends and family. She is survived by her five children, Kris (John) Short, Plano, TX, Rick Kralick, Bretton Woods, NH, Kolleen Kralick, Laramie, WY, Kathleen (Mike) Small, Lyman, SC, and Mike (Jody) Kralick, Portage, MI.; eight grandchildren Kara, Karly, and Kamryn Short, Tessa and Connor Bean, Nicole and Stefanie Serafano and Matt Kralick and one great grandchild Ella Rose Serafano. Visitation for Roselle will be on Friday, May 25, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home in Adrian. Burial will be private at Green’s Lakeside Cemetery, followed by a gathering of friends and family at the Devil’s Lake Yacht Club. Memorial contributions may be made to Season’s Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. On line condolences may be made to the family at www.WagleyFuneralHome.com.

Roselle Ann Kralick

March 14, 1935 - May 19, 2012