Rossow L. Juanita

Juanita "Neeter" RossowJuly 22, 1921-December 13, 2010 Juanita "Neeter" Rossow, 89, of Custar, Ohio died Monday morning, December 13, 2010 at Heritage Corner Health Care Campus, Bowling Green, Ohio. She was born July 22, 1921 in Bartlow Township, Henry County, Ohio to the late Fred & Dora (Bremer) Bergman. On September 1, 1940 she married Martin "Red" Rossow at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Deshler and he preceded her in death on July 17, 1986. Juanita was a 1939 graduate of Deshler High School. She was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Deshler and the former Zion Lutheran Church, Custar. She taught Sunday School; held various positions with the Women of the Church and was leader of the Dorcas Circle for many years. She was a member of the Mental Progress Circle of Custar for over 50 years; the Custar Garden Club; a former Custar Brownie Troop Leader and a long-time member of the Wood County Hospital Guild. She volunteered at the Oak Grove Nursing Home, Deshler and the Filling Home, Napoleon, Ohio. Juanita was a loving mother and grandmother. She had a passion for flowers and was proud of her "weed-free" gardens. She was faithful in sending cards for all occasions to her many friends and acquaintances. She is survived by daughter, Carol Ann Wigal, Mansfield, Ohio; four grandchildren, Sheri (Rick) Hughes; Marty Wigal; Mark (Amy) Barhite and Neal (Shauna) Barhite; seven great grandchildren, Megan Hughes, Dylan Hughes, Jake Hughes, Reid Barhite, Nicolas Barhite, Riley Barhite and Ella Grace Barhite; sister-in-law, Esther Bergman, Deshler and special niece, Judy Theis, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was also preceded in death by daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis Jean and Robert Barhite; sister, Helen Anderson and brother, Walter Bergman. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Christinia Seibel officiating. Interment will follow in Milton Township Cemetery, Custar. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler and from 10-11 a.m. on Friday at the church. The family suggest memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church. The family wishes to thank Bridge Home Health & Hospice Care and Heritage Corner for their special love and support provided to Jaunita and her family. Online condolences can be made at www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com.

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Rossow L. Juanita

December 13, 2010