VIRGINIA K. STETTLER
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Virginia K. Stettler
Virginia Kay (Thompson) Stettler, age 84 of Brodhead, died at her home on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Virginia was born to Alvin and Mary Ellen (Sullivan) Thompson on December 28, 1931, in Monroe, WI.
She married Roy C. Stettler on October 22, 1949, at St. Victors Catholic Church in Monroe, WI. They lived in Monticello, New Glarus and resided in Brodhead, WI, in their later years.
Virginia worked and helped deliver groceries at the Sager Grocery Store in Monroe, WI. Following her marriage, Virginia and Roy had an opportunity to make cheese for Farmers Grove Co-op in New Glarus from 1954 until 1973. Virginia made cheese and helped Roy run the Co-op. She made sure no one used too much acid to wash vats or used too much copper cleaner to clean kettles.
After selling their business, Virginia and Roy bought the equipment at Decatur Swiss Company Co-op of Brodhead, which they operated from 1973 to 1982.
She is survived by three children, Michael Stettler, Royletta Stettler, Steven (Glennette) Stettler, all of Brodhead; three grandchildren, Shaya (Aaron) Guilbault, Sierra Stettler, of Brodhead, Grant (Stephanie) Stettler of Oshkosh, WI; three great-grandchildren, Avery and Clayton Stettler, and Sutton Guilbault; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Marty of Monticello.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy, in 2009; a son, Scott, in 1996; sisters, Gladys Sager and Myrtle Jeremiason; a sister-in-law, Lillian Williams; and a brother-in-law, Ed Stettler.
Watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow was the highlight of her life; she loved each and every visit. Virginia looked forward to spending time with all of her family. She was taken so quickly and is in a better place with her husband and son, whom she has missed dearly.
A Memorial Mass was held Saturday, May 28, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Clare of Assisi Parish at St. Victor Catholic Church, 1760 14th Street, Monroe, with Monsignor Larry Bakke, Celebrant. Inurnment is in Calvary Cemetery, Monroe, followed by a luncheon at the Monroe Moose Lodge. Visitation was at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m., until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the National Historic Cheesemaking Center or Monroe Clinic Hospice in Virginia's name.
The Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent at http://www.newcomerfuneralhome.net.
