Robert J. Rood, age 91 of Platteville, WI formerly of South Wayne, WI passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community in Galena, IL. He was born on October 26, 1924 in Wiota Township in Lafayette County, WI the son of Minick and Aurora (Jensen) Rood. Bob graduated from Argyle High School. He was united in marriage to Inez M. Anderson on June 10, 1978 in Monroe, WI. Bob has lived in various places throughout Southwest Wisconsin, including South Wayne, Monroe, Gratiot, Wiota, and Platteville.
Bob is survived by his daughter: Elizabeth Rood of Benton, WI; two step-daughters: Virginia Mattmann of Kentucky and Sherri (Steve) Sorg of Brodhead, WI; three grandchildren: Hunter and Emma Rood-Reuter and Rylan Meyer; three step-grandchildren: Maggie Salzwedel, Daniel Salzwedel, and Christine (Scott) Bottger. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 1997; four sisters: Agnes Destrampe, Valborg Erdahl, Wanda Rood, and Minerva Rood; and three brothers: Royal Rood, John Rood, and Paul Rood.
Bob was a member of Wiota Lutheran Church and Gratiot VFW Post #9692 in Gratiot, WI. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bob enjoyed dancing, especially to polka music. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 11:30 A.M. at Wiota Lutheran Church (6682 State Rd 78, South Wayne) with Rev. Mae Jean Zelle officiating. Burial will be in East Wiota Cemetery where military graveside rites will be accorded. A visitation will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services at Wiota Lutheran Church. The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Bob's name.
Bob is survived by his daughter: Elizabeth Rood of Benton, WI; two step-daughters: Virginia Mattmann of Kentucky and Sherri (Steve) Sorg of Brodhead, WI; three grandchildren: Hunter and Emma Rood-Reuter and Rylan Meyer; three step-grandchildren: Maggie Salzwedel, Daniel Salzwedel, and Christine (Scott) Bottger. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife in 1997; four sisters: Agnes Destrampe, Valborg Erdahl, Wanda Rood, and Minerva Rood; and three brothers: Royal Rood, John Rood, and Paul Rood.
Bob was a member of Wiota Lutheran Church and Gratiot VFW Post #9692 in Gratiot, WI. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bob enjoyed dancing, especially to polka music. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 11:30 A.M. at Wiota Lutheran Church (6682 State Rd 78, South Wayne) with Rev. Mae Jean Zelle officiating. Burial will be in East Wiota Cemetery where military graveside rites will be accorded. A visitation will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services at Wiota Lutheran Church. The Erickson Funeral Home in Darlington is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Bob's name.