Rosemary Reymann
Generosity runs in Rosemary Reymann's family. Her grandfather helped start two Akron businesses, and her grandmother helped build a missionary school in Guatemala. Rosemary was told that when her grandfather died, they had to put an extra beam in the basement just to support all the people coming into the house! Her family chose to carry on their grandparents' legacy by establishing a family foundation to assist people with mental retardation.
Rosemary personally supports a variety of local organizations, particularly those revolving around the preservation of local history and architecture. In addition to her board and committee roles, she volunteers as a living history tour guide and a host for international visitors.
"One of my aunts told me, 'If you have two cans in the pantry, you give one away.' So that’s the kind of background I come from... I think we are obligated to give to someone else to make sure they are provided for... and I think of all the things that could be done if many people just gave a little bit!"
Organizations supported by Rosemary Reymann include (listed alphabetically):
Akron International Friendship
Cascade Locks Park Association
Chamber Music Society of Ohio
Highland Square Neighborhood Association
Progress Through Preservation