Obituary of Rosella Elizabeth Wegmann

Rosella E. Wegmann, 93, of Petersburg, Iowa died Tuesday, December 6, 2011, at Oak Crest Manor, Dyersville, Iowa. Friends may call from 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2011, at Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish scripture service will be held at 5 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2011, at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Petersburg, Iowa with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. John O'Conner will officiate with Rev. Harry Koelker concelebrating. Rosella was born September 26, 1918, the daughter of Herman and Elizabeth (Geistkemper) Westhoff. She married Frank A. Wegmann on November 16, 1938, in Petersburg, Iowa. Together they farmed near Petersburg until retiring in town in 1978. She was a strong and caring mother and grandmother. Survivors include her children: James (Carol) of Petersburg, Lois Lammers of Manchester, Leo (friend Doris Deutmeyer) of Delhi, Joyce (John) Deutmeyer of Worthington, Gerald (Jane) of Cedar Rapids, Joan (Pat) Toohey of St. Paul, MN, Ronald (Norma) of Petersburg, Rose Ann (Lee) Koelker of Cedar Rapids, Leroy (Margie) of Marion, and Carl (Sandra) of Edgewood, 35 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and a sister-in-law, Catherine Westhoff of Dyersville. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank in 1983, son, Daniel, a son-in-law, Richard Lammers, a daughter-in-law, Karen Wegmann, a great grandson, Taylor Lee, and siblings: Monica Steffensmeier, Marie Wilhelm, Josephine Westhoff, Delores Lahr Manternach, Leona Koelker, Frances Besler, Edmund, Lawrence, Aloysius, Hubert, William, Ambrose, Leo and Roland Westhoff. Memorials are preferred.