Beatrice Roepcke
February 6, 1932 — January 23, 2011
Beatrice "Bea" Roepcke, age 78, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay following a long illness. She was born February 6, 1932, daughter of the late Delbert and Viola (Nearing) Burmeister.
On December 7, 1949, she was united in marriage to Eugene "Bud" Roepcke. He preceded her in death on November 4, 2002. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, in Seymour . Bea and Bud farmed in Cicero for 18 years prior to moving into Seymour. They owned Roepcke Insurance Agency for 35 years. Together they enjoyed spending time in the Northwoods and trips to the casino.
Survivors include her daughters: Rhonda Bartel, Kimberly; Cherilyn DeDecker (special friend Doug Johnson), Tennessee; Marilyn (Warren) Wilde, Kaukauna; one son, Mitchell (Anne) Roepcke, Kimberly; seven grandchildren: Paul (Jodi) Bartel, Ryan (Heather) Bartel, Chad Bartel, Cory (Sarah) Wilde, Shawn Wilde, Jeff DeDecker, Kaylee Roepcke, and Maddison Roepcke, and eight great-grandchildren: Sabrina, Austin, Spencer, Lukas, Brynn, Dylan, Rachael and Ryan.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother LeRoy Burmeister.
Friends may call at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Seymour on Saturday, January 29, 2011 from 9:30 AM until funeral services at 11:30 AM with Pastor Roland Lindeman officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com .
Special thanks to Gerri and Arden Moeller for all their help and support over the years with Mom's care. Thank you to the staff at Good Shepherd and Bellin Hospital for the great care given to our Mom.