Rose Mary Kolpatzki Memorial by redeemeratl

Rose Mary Kolpatzki

October 2, 1935 - February 8, 2025

Born in St. Charles, Virginia, to Lewis Bowman and Mary Allie Teague, Rose Mary discovered her passion for music early. She earned degrees from the University of Tennessee, Columbia University, and the University of Georgia, dedicating her career to advancing music education. As Supervisor of Music for DeKalb County elementary schools, she led curriculum innovations, supported music educators, and represented the district nationally. She also contributed to public educational television, ensuring music remained accessible to all.

In 1963, she married the love of her life, Lothar Jürgen Kolpatzki, sharing nearly three decades of devotion until his passing in 1991. A lifelong supporter of the arts, she was active in the Atlanta Symphony Associates and Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, where her faith and love for music intertwined. A fluent German speaker, she embraced Lothar’s heritage through language and travel.

A leader among educators, Rose Mary was an active member and held key roles in numerous music organizations, including the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA), the Music Educators National Conference (MENC, now NAfME), Sigma Alpha Iota, and Alpha Delta Kappa (ADK). She mentored teachers and represented ADK internationally.

An avid traveler, Rose Mary explored the world with joy but always returned to her greatest passions music, education, and her cherished dachshunds.

She is survived by many friends, colleagues, and admirers who were touched by her wisdom, kindness, and dedication to music education.

PRELUDE

GATHERING Standing

Welcome in the name of Jesus the Savior, who died and was raised to new life by the grace of God. We are gathered here to worship, to remember before God our sister Rose Mary, to give thanks for her life, to commend her to our merciful redeemer, and to comfort one another in our grief.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of all mercy and the God of all consolation. He comforts us in all our sorrows so that we can comfort others in their sorrows with the consolation we ourselves have received from God. Thanks be to God.

THANKSGIVING FOR BAPTISM

When we were baptized in Christ Jesus, we were baptized into his death. We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live a new life. For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.

ACCLAMATION

Eternal God, maker of heaven and earth, who formed us from the dust of the earth, who by your breath gave us life, we glorify you.

Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life, who suffered death for all humanity, who rose from the grave to open the way to eternal life, we praise you.

Holy Spirit, author and giver of life, the comforter of all who sorrow, our sure confidence and everlasting hope, we worship you.

To you, O blessed Trinity, be glory and honor, forever and ever. Amen.

HYMN 597 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less

PRAYER OF THE DAY

O God of grace and glory, we remember before you today our sister, Rose Mary. We thank you for giving her to us to know and to love as companions in our pilgrimage on earth. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn. Give us faith to see that death has been swallowed up in the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ, so that we may live in confidence and hope until, by your call, we are gathered to our heavenly home in the company of all your saints; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. | Amen.

Seated

EULOGY

REFLECTIONS AND TRIBUTES FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS

SCRIPTURE READINGS

Psalm 23 (read responsively)

The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:

For Thou art with me, Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

SOLO Bist du bei mir J. S. Bach

Dr. Suhayl Rafeedie

GOSPEL

John 14:1-3

SERMON Pastor Mark H. Larson

HYMN 504 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me

APOSTLES' CREED

God has made us his people through our Baptism into Christ. Living together in trust and hope, we confess our faith.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion

of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Kneeling or Seated PRAYERS

Let us pray to our Lord Jesus Christ who said, “I am the resurrection and the life.”

Jesus, full of compassion, you consoled Martha and Mary in their distress; draw near to us who mourn for Rose Mary and dry the tears of those who weep.