Obit: Rondorf, Betty J. (1946 – 2014)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Rondorf, Kruger, Loos, Hoeser, Zimbauer, Gilbertson, Stenulson, Ehlers, Bennett

----Source: Tribune/Record/Gleaner (Abbotsford, Wis.) 30 Jul 2014

Rondorf, Betty J. (6 AUG 1946 – 29 JUL 2014)

Betty Rondorf, 67, Greenwood, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 2, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenwood. The Celebrant is Fr. Charles Hiebl. Music will be provided by St. Mary’s Church. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., on Friday, and from 10-11 a.m., on Saturday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenwood.

Betty Jean Loos was born on Aug. 6, 1946 in Marshfield, the daughter of Gilbert and Jean (nee Kruger) Loos. She graduated from Loyal High School and then moved to Madison, where she worked for the state for 1 ½ years. On Sept. 4, 1965 she was united in marriage to Raymond A. Rondorf in Loyal. They lived in Loyal for two years and then took over Ray’s parents' farm in 1969 where they farmed until 1993. They sold their farm and built a house in Greenwood and Betty began working for Dairy Concepts. She worked there for 10 years. In 2003, she started an in-home daycare which she continued until recently. Betty was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenwood and also a member of Country Bumpkins Homemaker’s Club. She loved to bake, make wood crafts with Ray and garden, which included volunteering at Tender Shoots Greenhouse. She also loved to go fishing and relax on the pontoon. Most of all, she loved her family, spending time with her grandchildren and attending their sporting activities.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond, seven children, Doug (Kathy) Rondorf of Marengo, Ill., Deanna (Greg) Hoeser, Loyal, Sandra (Bradley) Zimbauer, Greenwood, Kim (James) Gilbertson, Granton, Don (Trisha) Rondorf, Black River Falls, Kelly (Tyler) Stenulson, Neillsville, and Kristy (Justin) Ehlers, Stratford; 18 grandchildren, Dustin and Kaila Rondorf, Nikki, Kaitlin and Olivia Hoeser, Zachary, Alex and Cole Zimbauer, Dillon, Mackenzie and Walker Gilbertson, Jordan, Chloe and Tyler Rondorf, Nevaeh and Danika Stenulson and Andi and Easton Ehlers; four siblings, Tom (Betty) Loos, Loyal, Bob (Jackie) Loos, Loyal, Pat (Glen) Bennett, Loyal, and Mike (Pam) Loos , Marshfield; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Jean Loos and in-laws, Alfred and Mae Rondorf.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later date.
           

 

 


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