Rose Mary Kolpatzki Memorial

Rose Mary Kolpatzki October 2, 1935 - February 8, 2025 Born in St. Charles, Virginia, to Lewis Bowman and Mary Allie Teague, Rose Mary discovered her passion for music early. She earned degrees from the University of Tennessee, Columbia University, and the University of Georgia, dedicating her career to advancing music education. As Supervisor of Music for DeKalb County elementary schools, she led curriculum innovations, supported music educators, and represented the district nationally. She also contributed to public educational television, ensuring music remained accessible to all. In 1963, she married the love of her life, Lothar Jürgen Kolpatzki, sharing nearly three decades of devotion until his passing in 1991. A lifelong supporter of the arts, she was active in the Atlanta Symphony Associates and Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, where her faith and love for music intertwined. A fluent German speaker, she embraced Lothar’s heritage through language and travel. 1