Rose Marie Sezon
July 30, 1936 ~ July 19, 2023
Rose Marie Sezon, 86, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 at Geneva, Ohio. She was born on July 30, 1936 in Saybrook, Ohio to the late Frank and Mary (Kukovic) Sezon. She was a lifelong resident of Ashtabula County, graduating from Geneva High School in 1954, very proud to carry on the traditions of writing in beautiful Spencerian Script. She later graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Education. She taught numerous students at Madison High School and Geneva Area City Schools, mostly in Elementary Education, but also in typing and home economics. Rose Marie instilled in her students the value of hard work and doing things the right way.
Rose Marie is perhaps best known for working at Eddie’s Grill with her family at Geneva on the Lake, Ohio since its founding in 1950. At Eddie’s Grill, she instilled the Slovenian work ethic that she learned from her parents to countless employees; emphasizing quality, consistency and providing friendly customer service. She truly loved her customers who would make a point to visit her and catch up at the Grill, and she considered all those that she met as part of her extended family. She loved to write notes of appreciation in her familiar Spencerian Script handwriting.
For the past 35 years, Rose Marie was a non-Hodgkins lymphoma survivor, participating in numerous early clinical trials of cancer targeting treatments that have become more commonplace today. In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling, attending local events, and spending time with friends and family, including those from the Friends of the Geneva Library, Assumption Church and Geneva Women’s Club. Rose Marie loved the shores of Lake Erie, and the calming experience of watching the water, and feeling the beautiful breezes.
Rose Marie is survived by her loving brother, Eddie (Anne) Sezon; Nieces, Marianne (Richard Dana) Sezon and Jennifer (Garett) Brugger; and great-nephews, Graydon and Harrison; and great-niece Ellie. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Friends will be received 11am to 1pm Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S. Broadway, in Geneva with a funeral service at 1pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Rose Marie’s name to Friends of Geneva Library, 860 Sherman St, Geneva, OH 44041. Final Resting Place will be Evergreen Cemetery. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Dear Sezon family,
Rise Marie will truly be missed. I know I am going to miss her so much. I loved chatting with her. Rose has always been my “go to” person for help and direction to solve any problem I had when spending the summer in GOTL with my family. Finding a dentist , getting my glasses repaired etc
My very deepest sympathy to you Eddie and all of the family. Rose was one of a kind .
In memory of Rose Marie
Sezon, Michelle M. lit a candle
Rose Marie was a very sweet person and I always enjoyed talking to her. Never ever had a bad thing to say about anybody. RIP
Heaven gained a beautiful soul!
We are sorry for your loss. Eddie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Former owners of Bob’s Food Court
My condolences go out to the Sezon family. You all are so very kind and hard working. Nothing but good things to say about everyone in the family. Truly pillars to the Geneva community. I am sorry for your loss. Eddie you are one of my favorite people in the world, A truly great man. Hardworking, Respectful, Family man. I wanted to extend my dearest apologies and let you know how much I truly admire who you are. I know you and Rosemarie where very close. She was hardworking aswell and very proud of what you built. My condolences.
Our hearts go out to the entire Sezon family. Rosemarie was an outstanding person, with a great sense of humor. For decades I and my family have enjoyed knowing her and the family. Thoughts and prayers to everyone. I never knew a harder worker family!!!
Sincere condolences to the Sezon family and friends of Rose Marie 😞
In sonce vzhaja in zahaja
in hiti k mestu svojemu,
odkoder izhaja
Rose Marie shall b missed.
What a loving caring friend.
She was always concerned about others.
How she loved and was proud of her family.
I shall miss her at the window at Eddie’s
Fondly, Sherry
I will miss Rose Marie, she was a special lady Sorry for yor loss Eddie and the Sezon family
In memory of Rose Marie
Sezon, Susan Davis Thiel lit a candle
She was a true gem in our community and will be missed considerably. Prayers to the family.
What a huge loss! So loving and kind to everyone who crossed her path. She had such a huge and warm Heart. My prayers will go out to the family. May her beautiful soul rest in peace with Eternal life. She made everyones life so much better! ❤️
Condolences to the family. She served us hot dogs and root beer many times. May she RIP. The Browns
Ms. Sezon was my fourth grade teacher at GE and a lifetime influence. We have kept in touch all this time and she will be greatly missed. She became a friend to my entire family.
I worked here it high school such a sweet lady definitely will be missed by many
Sending our condolences to the Sezon family and friends. I had Ms. Sezon as a typing teacher at MMHS in the early 60’s. Still using the skills she taught me!
Marje Hummel Shook
May Auntie be placed with eternal light
The Troutmans
Miss Sezon was “One in a Million”! Even years after she had taught us in 5th grade, she remembered myself and my sisters! Amazing woman! She will be dearly missed.
Rose Marie was a true friend who
Rose Marie was my friend since we were young. We had the pleasure to teach
together, later on. Our community & I have been blessed with her loyalty. She is
In my prayers.
Our condolences to the Sezon family and friends. She was a kind and loving person who I was happy to meet during our visit in the States many years ago. After watching the obituary video I can cay that she lived a fulfilling life, surrounded by you – her loving family.
Jurij, Slovenija