Rosemary Ellen (Lacko) Gaugler, 73, of Vera Cruz, very loving wife, mother and grandmother, died Jan. 17, 2016, at home surrounded by her husband and children. She was the wife of Charles H. Gaugler. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 18. Formerly of Walnutport, she was a daughter of the late Steve and Mary (Paar) Lacko.

She was a graduate of the former Slatington High School and Empire Beauty School, and she worked as a hairdresser for a number of years. She later was employed by Weis Markets, Emmaus, as the manager of the deli. “Rose, the deli manager” became a fixture in that store for nearly 30 years.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Emmaus.

She was a member of the Vera Cruz Community Association, where she helped with many community events.

She was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, and was a devoted Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs fan. She treasured spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. Her family meant the world to her and she meant the world to her husband, children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband; children, Daniel, of Collegeville, David and his wife, Trisha, of Luzerne, and Audra and her husband Matt Berner, of Macungie; five grandchildren, Ethan, Lorelei, Samuel, Lydia and Avery. She was predeceased by a brother, Stephen A. Lacko.

Contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Emmaus.

Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22 at the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 225 Elm St., Emmaus. A viewing will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22 in the funeral home.