Rosemary Lee Elfring

Rosemary Lee (Scully) Elfring, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2022 at her home in Saline. She was born on May 25, 1934 in Manchester, MI to the late Leo James and Dorothy L. (Pieplow) Scully at Mrs. Gumpper’s Private Hospital. On July 20, 1957 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manchester, she married Douglas E. Elfring of Saline, Michigan, and he survives. After attending Cleary Business College, Rosemary worked at King Seeley Corporation in Ann Arbor for several years. In 1962 she and Doug became co-owners of El-Rad’s Restaurant, which they ran until 1967. They also obtained the Saline Dairy Queen in that time period and operated that until 1979. Afterward, Rosemary went to work for a short time for Kempf’s Menswear in Saline, and then for the Washtenaw County Clerk – Elections Division, where she worked until her retirement. Once retired, she enjoyed trips with her family, golfing and spending time with friends. She especially enjoyed watching the Tigers on tv, listening to country music and doing crossword puzzles. Survivors in addition to her husband include their daughter Brenda Raine, granddaughter Erin Raine, her brother James (Eunice) Scully, sister Sally Eyestone, sisters-in-law Marge Scully, Mary Malott and Louanne Service, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Rosemary was preceded in death by her brother Michael Scully, infant brother William Scully, and brothers-in-law Donald Eyestone and Donald Malott. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the St. Andrew Catholic Church in Saline with Fr. John Linden as Celebrant. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be in the St. Andrew Church Columbarium following the service. A luncheon will also be held at the church following the service. Friends may join the family for a time of visitation at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name may be made to St. Andrew Catholic Church, Arbor Hospice, or to a charity of your choice, and envelopes will be available at the Church. To leave a memory you have of Rosemary, to sign her guestbook, or for directions please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Rosemary Lee Elfring

May 25, 1934 - December 2, 2022