Rosemary Pyke, Kaukauna, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Rosemary was born on March 14, 1942, to the late Thomas and Audrey (Rowland) Coady.  On October 22, 1960, she was united in marriage to Lyle Pyke at St. Mary’s Church in Gaylord, Michigan.  Upon Lyle’s death in 2011, they had been married for over 50 years.

Rosemary was employed as a cake decorator at Rich Products, Appleton, Wisconsin.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  She spent time collecting antiques, making home-made dolls, and sewing. 

Rosemary is survived by three children:  Robert (Kristine) Pyke, Frederic, WI, Ronald Pyke (Kay Kessler) Kaukauna, WI, and Audrey Pyke (Robert Van Hammond) Kaukauna, WI; six grandchildren:  Travis (Kristina), Justin, Amanda, Cody (Heather), Adam (Christine), and Ashlee (Matt); ten great grandchildren:  Liam, Aliyah, Leo, Autumn, Zoe, Jayden, Melody, Natalie, Ashton, and Owen; three sisters:  Jeanette Denton, Janiece Steinke, and Carolyn Schrauben; She is further survived by in-laws, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends, her cat Milo and dog Coral.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Audrey Coady; two brothers, James (Evelyn) and Patrick (Patricia); two sisters, Edith (Claire) and Anne (Don); and in-laws, one niece, and two nephews.

A funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Verkuilen-Van Deurzen Family Funeral Home, 2401 Fieldcrest Drive, Kaukauna, WI  54130. Visitation will begin at the funeral home at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until the time of the service. Rosemary will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Kaukauna. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.