Rosemarie Helen Prusa, 86, of Pensacola, FL entered heavens gates on Sunday evening, September 24, 2017. Her loving husband, Richard was holding her hand when she passed. Rosemarie was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and met her husband Richard in high school and began their 66 year romance. Rosemarie enjoyed cooking and having dinner parties with friends in her younger years, and was a devoted mother to a son and a daughter. Rosemarie retired to Pensacola from Chicago in 1984 to be closer to her son, and went on to be blessed with 4 grandchildren and a step grandson, all of whom she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emily and Charles Koutny; a daughter, Roberta Prusa; a son, Richard Prusa, Jr. and a grandson, Charles Peter Prusa.

She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Richard Prusa; 3 granddaughters, Allyson, Emma and Ella and a step grandson, William Coxwell and a loving daughter-in-law, Maria Prusa. She is also survived by many loving relatives in Chicago.

There will be no services or viewing per Rosemarie's wishes.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5401 Corporate Woods Dr., #100; Pensacola, FL 32504.

Special thanks are given to the nurses at West Florida Hospital, CCU unit; as the compassion as shown by the nurses and doctors will never be forgotten.