Maryknoll, NY: Sister Rose Andree Krieger died on June 20, 2025 at the Maryknoll Sisters Center, Maryknoll, NY. She was 102 years old and a Maryknoll Sister for 76 years.
On July 6, 1922, Agnes Marie Krieger was born in St. Louis, MO to Agnes (Touzinsky) Krieger and John J. Krieger. She had one brother, Dr. John L. Krieger and one sister, Sr. Mary Grace Krieger, MM, all have predeceased her; many nieces and nephews survive her.
From 1936 to 1940, Agnes Marie attended Xavier High School in St. Louis, MO. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from Harris Teacher School in 1945. She taught for three years in the public-school system, and at that same time, she and her sister Mary Grace were involved with many and varied local church activities.
She entered the Maryknoll Sisters at Maryknoll, NY on September 6, 1948 from St. Mary Magdalen Church in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. At reception on March 7, 1949, Agnes received the name Rose Andree, which she kept until her death. She pronounced her First Profession of Vows on March 7, 1951 in Maryknoll, NY and her Final Vows on March 7, 1954 in Chile.
In 1951, Rose Andree began her long and loving relationship with the country and people of Chile. She began in Galvarino, the sisters’ first mission in Chile—she taught there for four years before moving to the new boys’ school in Temuco, where she also served as superior. A big change came in 1966 when Rose was assigned to Santiago doing catechetical and pastoral work–she loved it, and she was a natural.
Throughout her life in ministry and community, Rose Andree, lovingly called Ma Rose by the sisters, was noted for her kindness and care for the sisters.
In 1967, another dimension of mission opened up for Rose Andree when she was named to the Archdiocesan Council of Religious.
After four years serving on promotion in the Kansas City area, Rose Andree went to Salamanca, Chile in 1980 where she once again threw herself into pastoral work; she was deeply involved in the Cursillo movement there.
In 1993, Rose Andree discerned that it was time to return to the United States—she had bronchial issues, which were exacerbated by the cold and smog in Chile, and her Associate Sister Community member left the mission at the end of her contract. At that time, the Congregation planned to open a small community in Waterbury, Connecticut, and Rose Andree quickly decided to join it. With her skills in Spanish, Rose Andree quickly found a ministry in two local Hispanic parishes—catechetical work, home visiting and preparation for confirmation filled her days. This described “retirement” for Rose Andree.
In 2002, Rose Andree returned to Maryknoll, NY and was assigned to the Center—Main House, which is now called the Chi Rho Community. She helped throughout the house, visiting with sisters, leading prayer services and serving as a Eucharistic minister. When she needed more assistance, she asked to transfer to the Eden Community in February 2012. One great blessing in these years was the accompaniment of Rose Andree’s sister, Mary Grace, who was also living at the Center until she died in July 2024.
Funeral Services:
A Vespers Service was held for Sister Rose Andree Krieger on July 2, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. in the Chapel of the Annunciation at the Maryknoll Sisters Center, Maryknoll, NY.
A Memorial Mass was held on July 3, 2025 at 10:30 A.M. at the Maryknoll Sisters Center.