Wilbert "Bill" Roecker Obituary (1920

Wilbert "Bill" Garfield Roecker, age 93, of Reedsburg, died on Thursday, July 31, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 21, 1920 in the Township of Ironton, Sauk County, the son of Herman and Pauline (Busse) Roecker. On June 22, 1944, he was united in marriage to the former Monica Jean Haugh. Bill was a loving husband, father and a lifelong farmer. He enjoyed square dancing, card playing and traveling through many states. He had a strong faith in his Savior who led him to his eternal home in heaven. Survivors include four sons: Jim (Shirley), of Reedsburg; Ron, of Columbus, OH; Larry (Barb), of Solon Springs and Peter (Jacquie), of Reedsburg; four daughters: Jean (Marvin) Holtz, of Rock Springs; Mary Jo (Tom) Doepke, of North Freedom; Linda (Steve) Behn, of Reedsburg and Susan (Daniel) DeBaets, of Reedsburg; twenty-one grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; five sisters-in-law: Angeline Roecker, of Reedsburg; Mary Grauvogl, of Mauston; Nita Haugh, of Florida; Margaret (George) Johansen, of Lancaster and Anna Meyer, of Dubuque, IA; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Monica, on February 26, 2007; his parents; one brother: Gerhardt Roecker and three brothers-in-law: Everett Grauvogl, Bill Haugh and James Meyer. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 P.M. on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg with Father David Carrona officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 1:00 P.M. until the time of the service on Sunday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund or Home Health United would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Sunday August 3, 2014 Sunday August 3, 2014 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. 2:30 P.M. Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Reedsburg Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Reedsburg