Barbara (Rome)

Stelter

Barbara (Rome) Stelter, 80 of Lake Mills, Wisconsin passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Barb was born on November 6, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Robert and Agnes (Cechvala) Rome. Barb was raised and spent most of her adult life in Milwaukee, she attended South Division High School class of 1961. Following graduation Barb met the love of her life John Stelter and they were soon married on February 2, 1963, in Milwaukee Wisconsin. They immediately began to build and raise their family. Barb was a proud and dedicated stay at home mom until the early 80's when she decided to take a job at Quad Graphics. There she worked in the bindery department and eventually moved into the mailing department where she dedicated herself until her retirement.

Every family has that one person that everyone knows they can come to for anything. This was Barb, she had a gift, and that gift was evident whenever you spoke to her. She would listen and not miss a single detail. Her advice and opinion were always valued at the highest level. Her personal happiness was found when she would make others happy. She truly lived a selfless life focused on making sure her family was safe, comfortable, and happy. Whether it was her famous chicken soup she would make when she found out you had a cold or some silly Knick knack that she found at the thrift store or a rummage sale that was based around one of your interests. She always made you feel like she was thinking about you. Even when her cancer was getting the upper hand, she found the strength to continue to support and be there for her family. She was such a strong, amazing woman and a great role model.

Barb will be greatly missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. She is survived by her daughter Lora (Jim) Ramsey, Lake Mills; Daughter Lynn Zimmerman, Jefferson; Son William (Nicole) Stelter, Lake Mills; Three brothers, Ken (Jean) Rome, Germantown; Bob (Anette) Rome Ft. Atkinson; Ed (Colleen) Rome, Franklin; Nine grandchildren, Sarah (Nicholas) Parker, Aaron (Cathlin) Gramza, Amy (Jacob) Easter, Angie (Reece) Ramsey, Megan (Andrew) Hansen, Vince (Sarah) Braasch, Ava (Ben) Stelter, William Stelter, and Maxwell Stelter; Four great grandchildren, Lincoln Gramza, Gordon, Eleanor, and Harrison Parker; Special cousin Gayle Kugler, Hartland; and many nieces and nephews.

Barb was proceeded in death by her husband John Stelter; son John Stelter; and granddaughter Katie Braasch.

A private family graveside service was held at Rock Lake Cemetery in Lake Mills, WI on Monday, October 2nd, 2023.

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