"Dave, Lana and families. I was so sorry to hear this news and even more sad to have to tell mom (Donna Muller). She so enjoyed your mother and spoke often of the good times playing bridge. Keeping you all in our prayers. Linda Muller Froehlich"
In loving memory of
Wilma Roeber
January 10, 1927 - February 8, 2017
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Whittemore. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Whittemore.
Wilma Katherine Alvina Roeber was born on January 10, 1927, the daughter of William F. Dau and Anna D. (Drewes) Dau. She was born again through Holy Baptism on February 06, 1927 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Whittemore. After being instructed in the teachings of the Christian faith Wilma confirmed her faith in Jesus Christ on April 6, 1941, at St Paul Lutheran Church, Whittemore, Iowa.
Wilma grew up in Whittemore and attended St. Paul Lutheran School through 8th grade before going on to graduate from Whittemore High School on May 4, 1945. She continued her education at the American Institute of Business in Des Moines and went on to work in Chicago.
Wilma was united in marriage to Melvin R. Roeber on September 14, 1947, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Whittemore. She served as Whittemore's Deputy City Clerk from April 1, 1951 through April 2, 1986, and as City Clerk from April 3, 1986, until her retirement on January 13, 1989.
She was an active, life-long member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling, playing cards (whether it be 500, Euchre or most especially Bridge), baking (she was well-known for her cream pies and chocolate chip cookies) and visiting with her many friends and relatives.
Wilma was a resident of Concord Care Center, Garner, Iowa, from September 17, 2012, to March 17, 2015, and Westview Care Center, Britt, Iowa, from March 17, 2015, until she went to live with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.
She is survived by her son, David and wife Jody Roeber of Garner, Iowa, and daughter Lana and husband Greg Johnson of Stevens Point, Wisconsin; grandchildren Daniel (Ashley) Roeber, Matthew Roeber, Katharine (Jared) Bargman, Melody Johnson, Kelsey Johnson and Benjamin Johnson; great-granddaughter Ophelia Roeber and sister Luana (Dau) Bernau.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, husband Melvin Roeber, six sisters (Edna Meyer, Ella Dau, Linda Jergens, Eldora Zumach, Alice Meyer and Vera Roeber), one brother (Victor Dau), twin sons Kerry and Terry Roeber and granddaughter Mekela Sue Johnson.
Tributes
"Dave, Jody, Lana,Greg and families, I'm so sorry for your loss. Mom's are so special in our lives. I remember your mom"s exceptionally soft chocolate chip cookies at the Roeber gatherings at your house and those enormous lunches before we went home for the night, May your good memories give you comfort and peace. love,, Jan Steiner"
"I'm so sorry for your loss, Dave, Lana, and families. I was lucky enough to grow up down the street from Melvin and Wilma, and I loved hearing Grandma Vera and Wilma tell childhood stories, each about the other. She's whole again. "
"Dave, Lana, and families, I'm so sorry for your loss. I love aunt Wilma for her close relationship to my own grandma Vera. I miss her garage sales, and coffee and peppernuts at grandma's dining room table. What a lovely lady she was!"
"I'm sorry for your loss. Your Mom was always so kind...and forgiving...to us when we were growing up. I have many fond memories of your parents. Thinking of you and sending you love. ~ Charmaine Reyes"
"Our sincere sympathy to Wilma's family. We have fond memories of her and her husband's visits to Lana and Greg's family in Jamestown, and seeing her from time to time since we moved to Algona. We thank God for her faith in Jesus Christ and that faith which she encouraged in her family. God's peace be yours! In Christ's love, Pastor Henry and Evelyn Friedrich. "
"I am so sorry to read that Wilma has passed away. We lived side by side in a condominium in Whittemore. She was a great lady and we got along so well. We had many good visits in the time she lived here. Mildred Adams and I another neighbor lady visited her different times while she was in Garner. She talked about her family many times. My deepest sympathy to her family. "
"It saddens me to read that Wilma has passed away. I can't think of a more dedicated person in the world.....dedicated to her family, her faith, friendships and work. She will be missed by many but know her reward will be great in Heaven. She is finally reunited with Melvin. My sympathy to her family, whom she loved very much."