Rosalie Ivy Gellman

Rosalie Ivy Schlitz Gellman September 6, 1929 - March 31, 2026 Rosalie Ivy Schlitz Gellman, 96, passed away peacefully at home, on March 31, 2026, in San Francisco. Rosalie was born September 6, 1929 to Dave and Hattie Schlitz in Portsmouth, Virginia, where she began her career as a professional ventriloquist, performing on her own radio show and later in the Catskills, Manhattan, and in the Midwest. She met Edward Gellman during WWII when he was serving in the Navy, and they were married in 1950. They traveled the world together, and she cared for him through his final illness. She held degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UWM, and at the age of 70 entered Marquette University Law School, graduating in 2002. She served by invitation as law clerk to Federal District Judge Lynn Adelman. Along with Ed, she was a devoted and generous supporter and honoree of many causes, especially including ORT, Milwaukee Jewish Federation, Israel Bonds, and ACLU. Rosalie continued her and Ed's wise, generous tradition of keeping their widespread family close with a wonderful trip every year. Her descendants and their spouses adored "Bubbie," as did hundreds of their friends as well as her own. In 2022, she started a last happy chapter with many new friends in San Francisco. Rosalie is survived by her son, David (Salo Rawet); daughter, Susan Gellman (Jack Chomsky); grandchildren, Benjamin Gellman-Chomsky (Melissa Gellman); Audrey Zada (Sahar); great-grandchildren, Will and Eddy Zada and Rebecca Gellman; beloved relatives and countless friends. Preceded in death by Edward, her parents, and siblings, Lester Schlitz and Shirley Willner. Graveside service will be held at Mound Zion Cemetery, 14510 W. North Ave., Brookfield on Monday, April 6 at 11:00 AM. Topic: Funeral Service of Rosalie Gellman Time: Apr 6, 2026 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84570876035?pwd=nu7eaEmGcpYarn4cC5C8tobVv4S7mX.1 Meeting ID: 845 7087 6035 Passcode: Gellman --- One tap mobile +13052241968,,84570876035#,,,,*2255460# US +13092053325,,84570876035#,,,,*2255460# US