BLANCHARDVILLE - Clara Strommen, age 91, formerly of Blanchardville, died on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Crestridge in Dodgeville. She was born on March 9, 1925 in Mount Horeb to Fred and Rose (Rettemund) Wittwer. Clara grew up on the family farm, helping with chores and working with her family. She attended school in Mount Horeb where she graduated from High School, and then attended the Platteville Teachers College for two years to earn her teaching license. She taught in rural school in Mount Vernon, and for many years taught 4th grade in Mount Horeb. She married Vernus Strommen on August 28, 1949. Clara had a zest for life and loved her family, Wittwer family gatherings, and her Swiss heritage.

Clara is survived by three children, Ron Strommen, of Blanchardville, James (Sandy) Strommen of Mount Horeb, and Rosann (Jim) Myers of Blue Mounds; one grandchild, Matthew Myers of Blue Mounds; three step-grandchildren, Amy Carr, Craig Anderson, and Angie Hendrickson, and many other family members.

A visitation for Clara Strommen will be held Monday, June 20, 2016 from 3:00 until 7:00 PM at the New Hope Lutheran Church in Blanchardville. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM in the church. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery in Blanchardville. The Saether Funeral Home in Blanchardville is assisting the family. Online memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.saetherfuneralhome.com.