- Ermina Gertrude Roegner, 104, of Appleton, died Saturday June 25, 2016, at The Bridges of Appleton Nursing Home. She was born in the town of Taycheedah, June 17, 1912, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Maloney) Wollersheim. Ermina graduated from Fond du Lac High School in 1930, and attended Business College in 1931. She married Henry Roegner on June 25, 1932. They lived in Poy Sippi, where they operated the Daisy Dairy Cheese Factory. In 1953, Ermina and Henry moved to Appleton, where Henry continued in the cheese industry, and Ermina raised their seven children. Henry preceded her in death on October 13, 1998.
Ermina had a strong faith. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, Appleton. She enjoyed bingo, playing card games, especially sheepshead, and quilting. She was a great cook; she never wasted anything, and made great homemade bread. Ermina attributed her long life to her "daily cocktail" of apple cider vinegar, honey and warm water. Her greatest enjoyment came from time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ermina is survived by three children, Diane (Bob) Kohrman, Marietta, GA; Mary Ann (Thomas) Wavernek, Oconomowoc, WI; and Mark (Debby) Roegner, West Bend, WI; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was further preceded in death by four children: three sons, Lawrence, Floyd and John Roegner and a daughter, Rosemary (Dave) Schuh; a granddaughter, Suzanne Hughes; two brothers, Edwin (Delores), and Alvin Wollersheim; and a sister, Marcella Tennessen.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Ermina will be held 11:00 AM on Friday, July 8, 2016 at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish, 1810 N. McDonald Street, Appleton, with the Rev. Gerald Falk officiating. Ermina's family will receive relatives and friends at Valley Funeral Home on Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 4:00 -7:00 PM with a prayer service at 6:00 PM. Visitation will continue at the church on Friday from 10:00 until 10:45 AM and Mass will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Appleton.
Ermina's family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at The Bridges of Appleton for their care and compassion, and to Fr. Gerald Falk and Fr. William Hoffman for their many visits and blessings during her stay at The Bridges of Appleton. And a special thank you also to her son in-law, Dave Schuh, for his caring companionship.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from June 30 to July 5, 2016
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1912 - 2016 (104 years)
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