Rosella Elizabeth “Toots” (Strauman) Scherlin, 96, of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin died Friday, December 23, 2016 at Crossing Rivers Assisted Living, Prairie du Chien. Toots was born on July 2, 1920 in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin to Emil and Mary (Pyar) Strauman.
Rosella was united in marriage with Edward Scherlin on May 30, 1940 at St. John Catholic Church, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. She worked at MiLady’s Clothing Store in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin with her sister-in-law, Millie Maxwell. After MiLady’s closed, Rosella began working at 3-M until her retirement. She enjoyed dancing with Ed, cooking and spending time with her family.
Rosella is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward on May 30, 2009; parents, Emil and Mary Strauman; brothers, Richard, Lawrence, Daniel and twin brother, Russell; and her sister, Florence.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 30, 2016 at St. John Catholic Church in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin with a visitation one hour before Mass from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the church on Friday. Reverend Jim Weighner will be the Celebrant. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin is helping the family with arrangements