Rosalie L. Van Nuland

Rosalie Lillian Richards Wyngaard Van Nuland, age 90, of Kimberly, passed away September 7, 2009 with her family by her side, after a brief illness. Rosalie was born October 14, 1918 in Portifield, WI to the late Philip and Lillian (Cloutier) Richards. Her father passed away early in Rosalie's life and her mother Lillian raised her with her second father Martin Wyngaard.

On June 4, 1938 Rosalie was united in marriage to Jacob Van Nuland in Kimberly. They spent 44 wonderful years together until his passing on January 18, 1983.

She was a faithful member of Holy Name Catholic Parish, Kimberly where she was also a member of the Catholic Order of Forsters.

Rosalie was an avid fisher and loved the outdoors. She enjoyed playing Bingo and Yahtzee. Roalie had a “green thumb” and spent time tending to her garden. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Rosalie is survived by her son: John (special friend Nancy Woods) Van Nuland; two daughters: Carol Wallace and Rosalie (Jim) Lamers; daughter-in-law: Donna (special friend George Mershdorf) Van Nuland; three sisters: Marie (August) Mielke, Betty (Vince) Bahl, and Ester (Leonard) Gilbertson; a brother: Jim (Evie) Wyngaard; 16 Grandchildren: Ralph, Ronnie, Rhonda, Roger, Kim, Lisa, Tim, Allen, Bob, Debra, Jim, Missy, Dan, Dawn, Rich, and Dave; 32 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, Jacob, Rosalie is preceded in death by her son: Philip; her daughter: Barb (Al) Trudell; her daughter-in-law: Judy Van Nuland; two grandchildren: Daniel Van Nuland and Michael Trudell; her brother: Martin Wyngaard; and two sisters: Ruth Hudak and Dorthy Rastall.

A Memorial Mass for Rosalie will be held, 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2009 at HOLY SPIRIT PARISH, 600 E. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly. Fr. David Beaudry will officiate. A time of visitation and support will be held at the church on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service.

A memorial fund has been established in Rosalie's name.

Rosalie's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff and caregivers at St. Elizabeth Hospital and Parkside for all their wonderful care and support.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 E. Kimberly Ave.
Kimberly 788-6202