Visitation
Friday, August 22, 2025
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home
Racine Location
803 Main St.
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 634-7888
Driving Directions
Service
Friday, August 22, 2025
10:00 AM CDT
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam Funeral Home
Racine Location
803 Main St.
Racine, WI 53403
(262) 634-7888
Driving Directions
Life Story / Obituary
Rose Ellen Wallner, age 64, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 17, 2025 at her home. She was born in Racine, April 19, 1960, the 7th of 8 children of the late Arnold and Inez (Nee: Hamilton) Christensen.
On August 28, 1982, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to Michael A. Wallner. Rose had a passion for crafts and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, cross stitch and legos. Above all she treasured the time caring for her family especially her granddaughter Milena. She will be dearly missed.
Surviving are her husband, Mike; children, Holli (Nicholas) Langlieb, Jonathan Wallner; her beloved granddaughter, Milena; siblings, Nels Christensen, Charles (Carol) Christensen, Martha Boye, Allen (Joann) Christensen, Frank Christensen, Randy (Linda) Christensen; in-laws, John (Kayla) Wallner, Grace (Ed) Moakler; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Brauer.
Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Friday, August 22, 2025, 10 am with Fr. Sean Granger officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family prior to the service 9-10 am.
Memorials to Alpha-1 Foundation, Glacier National Park Conservancy and/or your favorite charity have been suggested.