Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Margaret Emily (Gilbertson) Rogers
Margaret Emily (Gilbertson) Rogers died peacefully on the evening of Saturday, January 8, 2011, at Alten Haus, Neenah, Wisconsin. She was born September 3, 1920, to Martin and Merle (Taggart) Gilbertson in Eau Claire and graduated from Augusta High School
She married Clarence O. Rogers June 22, 1940, in Waukon, Iowa. They lived in Augusta one year and then moved to Middleton until Clarence enlisted in the Navy in 1942. At the end of the war they lived in Clintonville, Delavan and Muskego until coming to Winneconne in 1953 to take over the operation of the Winneconne News.
Margaret assisted Clarence in the operation of the business throughout the years and assumed the role of Editor upon the retirement of her husband. She continued in that capacity when their son, John, purchased the business. Margaret was an avid follower of the Winneconne Wolves High School sports teams and also loved the Packers, Bucks, and Brewers.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Winchester and Giles-Luce American Legion Auxiliary and it's Past Presidents' Parley.
Survivors include her children, Virginia, Appleton; John (Lynn) Rogers, Winneconne; Kris (Dave) Pohlman, Butte des Morts; and son-in-law, Mel Freund, Monkton, Maryland. Grandchildren, Jenna (Curt) Stam, Winchester; Kevin (Bobbie) Rogers, Madison; Melaine (Jeff) Dunlap, Winchester; Emily Pohlman, Boise, Idaho; and Adam Freund, Columbus, Ohio. Great-grandchildren are Connor and Parker Stam, Estella and Griffin Rogers, and Carter Dunlap. She is further survived by sister-in-law, Agnes Gilbertson, Lake Oswego, Oregon; and niece, Paula (John) Huff, Peshtigo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Verne & Martin Gilbertson; husband, Clarence; and daughter, Peggy Freund.
A Funeral Service for Margaret will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. at Lord of the Lakes Lutheran Church, 6090 Harbour South (corner of Harbour South and Hwy 116), Winneconne, with Pastor Kevin Heffernan officiating. Burial will be in the Winneconne Cemetery. A Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, January 14 from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home, Winneconne, and will continue on Saturday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Winneconne Area Education Foundation.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Alten Haus and also Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice for their care and compassion.
Mueller Funeral Home
904 E. Main St.
Winneconne, WI 54986
(920) 582-4242
Please submit online condolences to
www.muellerfuneralhomeinc.com
Carol Reichert wrote on January 25, 2011
Dear Rogers family,
Please accept our condolences upon the paqssing of dear Margaret. I always enjoyed talking to her and reading her little editorials in the NEWS. Our prayers are with you all in this time of loss. Sincerely, Carol and Don Reichert (members of Grace Lutheran, now residing in Gilbert, AZ for the winter)
Peter Running wrote on January 13, 2011
To the entire Rogers family, I send my sincerest condolences. Margaret was a special lady. I truly enjoyed the conversations I had with her, and her direct method of asking questions. She was a true gem. She will be missed.
Pete Running, from Baghdad, Iraq
Sue Minnick wrote on January 12, 2011
Kris (Tina) and family;
Thank you for sharing your mom with us (at Vallhaven). Of all the residents that passed through those doors, your mom was one of my favorites! Her sparkling eyes and sweet smile always brightened my day. She will forever be remembered by my family because of our Norske Nook connection. If there's an oven in heaven, I know she's baking beautiful pies and sticky buns.
Blessings~
Marianne and Paul Miller wrote on January 12, 2011
John-We are so sorry for your loss. Winneconne won't be the same without Margaret Rogers. We miss Winneconne so much especially Lake Breeze golf course. God Bless You all.
Joe Breister wrote on January 11, 2011
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Margaret, she was a truly outstanding and humble person. I knew Margaret for many years, always telling her to have me come and bag her groceries when I worked at Bob's. Then, after I moved from Winneconne, I would always stop by and visit and take her to lunch. The Village has lost one of its great citizens. My condolences to the family. God speed Margaret.
Margaret Rogers wrote on January 11, 2011
It was such a pleasure being able to know you, You are the most special of ladies and I do and will always miss you deeply. I hope heaven gets the Packer games and the BREWERS games then I know you will trully be happy. I miss you Bonnie Rennert, Alten Haus