Rosalie Keplin, age 90, of Belcourt, ND went home to Heaven on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at St. Kateri Hospital, Rolla, ND.

Rose was born on September 17, 1932 in Belcourt, ND to Andrew and Emma (LaFountain) Grant. She attended Roussin School and later graduated from Belcourt High School. Rose married Ernest Keplin, her childhood sweetheart, on October 1, 1955. Together they raised four children, Dennis, Celeste, John, and June in Los Angeles, California; Spokane, Washington; and Madras Oregon. Ernie and Rose began the first All-Indian A.A. group in Spokane, where their many, many years of serving Indian communities and individuals throughout the West Coast and North Dakota began. In the late 1960's, Rose and Ernie found their personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and as a result, they raised their family to know love and devotion to God. Rose was known for her lively and curious personality. She loved to meet and get to know people and was able to strike up friendly conversations with new and old friends anywhere she went. For many years Rose hosted the family from all over the country for St. Anne's Memorial Week, where she and all her loved ones spent hours reminiscing, enjoying her cooking, playing cards, teasing, and laughing. Rose had a life-long vibrant relationship with her Savior, and many countless family and friends were blessed with her faith, her personality, and her prayers. Rose was a devoted member of St. Anne's and St Anthony's churches, where she faithfully attended without fail.

Rose leaves behind her children, Dennis Keplin of Belcourt, Celeste Keplin-Weeks of Rolette, and June Boucher of Belcourt; eight grandchildren, Melissa Keplin, DJ Keplin, Matthew Keplin, Sheyna Keplin,  and Alana Keplin, all of Spokane, WA, Ernest C. Keplin of Beulah, Shane Davis and Jacob Davis of Belcourt; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Smith of Egeland, Sarah Domben of Ellsworth, WI, and Ernestine Rinde of St. Cloud, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rose was preceded into Heaven by her parents, husband, Ernie, son, John Keplin, sister, Eleanor Vivier, and brothers, Sylvester Grant, Linus Grant, and Archie Grant.

Casket Bearers are John Grant, Mark Grant, Shane Davis, Ernest C. Keplin, Mark Greenwood, and Eric DuFrane.  Honorary Bearers are DJ Keplin, Jacob Davis, Matthew Keplin, Andy Domben, David Domben, and Todd Rinde.  Eulogy by Ernest C. Keplin.  Eucharistic gifts by Vita Belgarde, Marie Keplin, Renee Chavez, and Cleo Keplin.  Readers are Vita Belgarde, Renee Chavez, Cleo Keplin, and Marie Keplin.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Belcourt, ND with a visitation beginning at 8:00 AM and Rosary Service/Eulogy at 9:00 AM prior to the funeral mass.  Burial will take place at a later date. Father Dave Brekke presiding.

Elick Funeral Home, Rolla, ND.