Marjorie Rowe
September 07, 1941 - August 08, 2021
Obituary
Marjorie A. "Marge" Rowe, age 79 of rural Darlington, WI passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her home in rural Darlington. She was born September 7, 1941 the daughter of Herman and Gladys (Peter) Ziltener. Marge grew up in Brodhead, WI where she graduated from Brodhead High School. After high school, Marge attended business college in Madison. She was united in marriage to Jerry Rowe on September 12, 1965 in Juda, WI. The two of them met at Turner Hall in Monroe, WI at a dance. They moved to the Rowe Family Farm outside of Wiota. Marge worked at the Monroe Clinic for 2 years until deciding to stay at the farm to raise their family and help with chores. In 2020, Marge and Jerry sold the farm to their son Alan and retired to their home outside of Darlington where they have resided since. Marge is survived by her husband Jerry at home; her children: Allen (Trisha) Rowe of Darlington, Lynn (Jay) Girotto of Belleview, WA, LeAnn (Randy) Leahy of Darlington, and Jason (April) Rowe of Cuba City, WI; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; one brother: Larry (Marci) Ziltener of Monroe, WI; a niece: Erica Brownell; and two great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Marge was a member of Apple Grove Lutheran Church and Van Matre homemakers. Shel loved to dance, play cards - especially 500, hasenpfeffer, and euchre, and going for Sunday rides. She enjoyed watching plays at the Fireside Theatre and rangering around the farm with her grandchildren. Marge was known by her family to be a great cook and baker - especially pie. She cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren creating memories they will all remember forever. A funeral service will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at Wiota Lutheran Church (6682 St. Rd 78, South Wayne, WI) with Rev. Nick McElrath of First Baptist Church in Darlington officiating. Burial will be in Apple Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held Saturday, August 14, 2021 from 9:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M. 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 Marge's name.
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Marjorie A. Rowe
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Erickson - Darlington
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Karen Hauser
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Jerry and family, We are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Marjorie. Our sincere sympathy to all of you . Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you . Sincerely, Karen Hauser and family
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Donald Peter
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For Jerry and Family, I’m a cousin of Marjorie, 20 months younger than her. Our branch of the family moved to California in 1955 and I have returned only twice since then. My memory of Marjorie is from those much younger years. Our families would share Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner at one of the five sons or daughters of our grandparents. They were always joyful occasions. The visits to Uncle Herman and Aunt Gladys’s farm were special. The pies were delicious. The cousins were roughly in three age groups, an older, middle, and younger. I was in the middle and always thought of Marjorie being in the older, more mature group. She was kind to us young’uns, smart and self-assured. She had an inner strength about her that earned respect. Of course, all of my cousins have the same qualities – might run in the families. Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts with you. Sharing in grief, Cousin Donald Peter
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The Girotto Families.
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With sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Joe, Caroline, Grace & Brogan Madden
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Jason and the rest of the Rowe family, we are thinking of you during this difficult time.
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Sara Leikness
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On behalf of Marjorie's classmates of Brodhead High School, we send our sympathies to Marjorie's family. She was an important part of our class. We remember her as a outgoing girl, doing her part to enjoy our high school years. May you cherish the memories you have made over the years, knowing she will always be part of you. May you feel God's comfort & peace. Love never ends. Sara Conway Leikness for the class of 1959