Christine “Chris” Carol Rose, 78, of Wooster, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Smithville Western Care Center.
She was born March 23, 1947, in Germany to Louis and Joy Davenport Wachtel. She married David Rose on December 18, 1999.
Chris started her career working at Western Reserve Group, then worked for the Clerk of Courts and finished at Buehler’s Towne Market Café. She loved cats, collected antiques and collectibles, dancing, being around water and gathering with friends and family.
She is survived by her husband David; children Stephanie Smail of Wooster and Mark (Michelle) Smail of Colorado; stepchildren Michelle Rose of Cincinnati and John Rose of Lima; grandsons Taylor and Peyton Bennington; two step grandsons; a brother Joseph (Jeanne) Wachtel of Big Prairie; two nephews and three great nieces.
Chris was preceded in death by her parents.
There will be no services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
McIntire, Bradham& Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to Chris whenever I would see her. She will truly missed. If there is anything I can do please contact me
Chris was a very loved person. I worked with her at Western Reserve and the Wayne County courthouse. She was a dear friend. Now you are in the hands of God and no more suffering. You wouldn’t have wanted to live like that so glad you are at peace. Love you Chris ❤️
There are so many more things that can be said about my mother and what she loved. She was so passionate about my brother and I and was always involved in whatever activities we were growing up. She loved being by the water and lighthouses. She adored hallmark movies, especially Christmas movies. She had the kindest soul and never met a stranger. She was the most excellent cook & loved baking. The pride and joy of her life were her grandsons Taylor Bennington of Tampa, Florida and Peyton (Danielle) Bennington of Portage Lakes. We were not given any input on writing this and to see these things not mentioned or the boys names just adds to the sadness we already feel. I’m so glad that you are finally at peace mom, but life here will never be the same without you.
Chris was a very classy lady. I worked with her at Clerks office and she was also a dear friend! Rest in peace, no more suffering! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family! ❤️🙏
I worked with Chris at the Clerk of Courts. She was a very dear and caring friend and helped me thru a tough time. I loved helping her and Dave at the craft shows and seeing her beautiful flower gardens. Rest in peace my friend.
I worked with Chris at the Court house. She was a very nice lady and I’m so glad I got to work with her. My condolences go out to the family.
Stephanie, know that I am so very sorry for your loss and that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris was my first best friend when we were little girls. Joy and Louis were very good friends of my parents, Paul and Wanda Oakley. And, Joe and my brother, Jeff were good friends too. We went places with their family. I remember visiting them in Toronto when they lived there and Chris introduced me to The Beatles on a jukebox- before the U.S. even knew about them. We had such good times. She will always be a part of my life.
My heart goes out to Joe and Stephanie and Mark and David. I never got to know them because we left Wooster after high school. That will be my loss as well.
Rest In Peace Chris. My Mother loved working with You in the clerks office.
Sympathy to Chris’s family. I knew her ever since she had the material store in Shreve, She always had a great smile. She is at peace and may memories bring the family peace as well.
Bruce Buss
So sorry for your loss dear friend. God bring peace and comfort to you and your family.
Such a sweet lady. Aside from being my cousin, Chris was a dear friend. We shared many moments at our Grandparents home. A bright spot in her life were her children and grandchildren. Chris loved cooking and baking, her cats and her dog. I will miss Chris deeply. Fly high Chris. Rest in peace dear.
Chris was a beautiful person and friend. I met you when you started working a WRG. I will never forget you or all the fun times we had. You got me hooked on lighthouses. All of our shopping trips. You took me to the lake and I had my first and only ride on a wave runner, could not believe I did it! Then there were all the times that “the gang” got together, so many wonderful memories. I will miss you, but I know you are no longer suffering. So blessed to have called you my friend. Until we meet again. Love you Chris.
Stephanie, Taylor, Peyton and family,
Our family’s supportive thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate your mother’s/grandmother’s life and continue her legacy. When I was a young child, she bowled in the same mixed doubles league as my parents while I happily played pool or pinball machines. Years later, she attended her grandsons’ school activities while I/we had the pleasure of supporting of some of our children’s shared activities. I/we hope you always hold fond memories of your mother/grandmother in your heart, just as I am sure she closely held you in hers.
Warm regards,
John and family