FERN ROSENTRETER

Fern E. Rosentreter, 80, of Augusta, passed away Sunday morning, Nov. 13, 2016 at Dove Healthcare Center-West in Eau Claire.
Fern Elizabeth Rosentreter was born June 9, 1936, the middle daughter of Alvin & Ella (Zillmer) Lambrecht. She was a life long member of Grace Lutheran Church in Augusta, where she was baptized on July 10, 1936 and confirmed on July 16, 1950. Fern attended school in Augusta and graduated the salutatorian of her class in 1954. On July 9, 1958, she was united in marriage to John Rosentreter and to this union their 3 children were born. The couple lived 2 years in the city of Augusta before moving to the Dells Pond area of Bridge Creek Township, across from the Dells Mill. They lived here until moving back to Augusta in 2001.
Fern worked as a secretary for Dickinsen Insurance Agency in Augusta for 30 years and also in a secretarial position for the Augusta School District. Through the years Fern and John enjoyed the many hunting trips to Laramie, WY, where he hunted mule deer and she went along to cook. After her retirement Fern enjoyed going to the casinos, working suduko puzzles, crocheting, and she especially enjoyed the many hours she spent reading. Due to failing health, Fern spent one year in an assisted living facility in Eau Claire before moving into the Dove Healthcare Center in September of 2015.
Fern will be dearly missed by her 2 sons, Michael Rosentreter of Augusta, Mark and Karen Rosentreter of Osseo; daughter, Mary Jo and Wayne Greene of Cadott; 8 grandchildren, Katelyn, Kelly, and Karlee Rosentreter, Amy and Molly Rosentreter, Laura Mulhern, Elizabeth and Benjamin Greene; 6 great grandchildren; sister Eleanore Richards of Augusta; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Fern was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Ella Lambrecht; husband John on Jan. 21, 2006, granddaughter Kay Rosentreter on Oct. 16, 1991; and sister Lois Honadel on April 12, 2014.
A visitation will be held Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home in Augusta, and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Grace Lutheran Church in Augusta. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the church, with burial in the West Lawn Cemetery in Augusta.
Online condolences can be left at www.andersonfhaugusta.com.