Rose Marie (Matthys) Quattrocchi

Rosie (Matthys) Quattrocchi, 85, of Columbus, NE, and formerly of Davenport, IA, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2026 at Brookstone Acres in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2026, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Columbus. The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place on Friday, August 28, at 3:00 p.m. in Calvary Cemetery in Omaha, NE.

Rosie was born August 1, 1941 in Davenport, IA, the daughter of Bernard and Agnes Matthys. Rosie attended Creighton University where she met her husband of 61 years, Dr. Joe Quattrocchi. She touched many lives through teaching kindergarten and English in Columbus for more than 25 years. Rosie poured her heart and soul into each and every day she was in the classroom.

Rosie’s greatest joy and passion in life revolved around her grandchildren, children, and her husband, “Her Joe”. She loved being around people and family, and always saw the best in everyone she met. Her beautiful smile was contagious.

Rosie is survived by her husband, Joe; her children Mike (Barb) Quattrocchi of Omaha, Michelle (Dan) Kiesel of Lincoln, NE, and Joe (Vickie) Quattrocchi of Omaha, Donna (Joe) O’Brien of Des Moines, IA; Her 12 grandchildren who all knew her as “Pootsie”; and her brothers and sisters, Bernie (Barb) Matthys of Chicago, Don (Gale) Matthys of Nolensville, TN; Bob (Linda) Matthys of Davenport; Mary Ann (Bill) Bindley of Naples, FL; Paul (Mary Kay) Matthys of Nashville, TN; Joe (Tara) Matthys of Des Moines, WA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Diane McMillin and Christine Matthys and brothers Jerry Matthys, Brother John Matthys, and Chris Matthys.

Memorials may be made to St. Isidore’s Catholic Church, 3921 20th St, Columbus, NE 68601.

Online remembrances may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.