Zona M. Roewer, age 92, of Prairie du Sac passed away on April 2, 2021 at The Pines Assisted Living.

Zona was born in Berry Township, Dane County on September 12, 1928, the daughter of Ervin and Edna (Ferge) Stapelmann. She was baptized and confirmed. Zona graduated from Sauk City High School in 1946. She married Eldert Roewer March 11, 1950 and together they had two children, Sandra, and John (Connie); three grandchildren, Joe (Tara), Melissa (Christopher), Jamie (Justin); great-grandchildren, Greyson and Noah; and many nieces and nephews.

Zona was preceded in death by husband Eldert, her parents, parents-in-law, brother Stanley, infant brothers, sisters Luella and Helen, brothers-in-law Gerald, Paul, Bob and Leo, and sister-in-law Donna.

Zona is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her brother Henry (Jean) Staplemann, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Zona went to school and worked at Lutheran Brotherhood, Minneapolis during 1946 and 1947, leaving to care for her mother and younger brother. She worked at Sauk City Lumber Company, River Valley Equipment, and the Village of Prairie du Sac, retiring in 1993.

Zona and Eldert traveled extensively after retirement. They played nightly cribbage, and enjoyed playing cards with their friends. Later in life, they enjoyed playing cards and games with friends at Pine Glen and Pines Assisted Living. Eldert and Zona were married 63 years.

Zona was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Prairie du Sac. She sang in the choir over 50 years and sang with St. John's Messengers. She also enjoyed singing with the Hilltop Gospel Singers. Over the years, Zona was a member of several organizations: Women of the Church, church committees, homemakers, hospital auxiliary, volunteered at the Sunshine Patch Gift Shop at the old hospital, and worked elections.

The family thanks all providers and staff everywhere for care given to Mom. Special thanks to: Dr. Thomas Varley, Brittany, Kathy; Pines Assisted Living Deb, Amanda and staff; Kelly at Pine Glen; Agrace Hospice, especially Kevin, and all who assisted in her care. We thank both Pastor Sally Williams and Pastor Fred Rilling for pastoral care and comfort, and Linda for her help.

Zona was thankful for her family and friends for all they did for her over the years. Each of you were special to her. Thanks to all who remembered Zona with cards sent.

The family would also like to thank Hooverson Funeral Home for their services.

Mom was a very gentle caring, generous and gracious person, always putting others first. She loved spending time with family and friends. Mom experienced the Covid isolation and restrictions from the beginning and did her best, and kept poise and grace through it all.

Mom, you will always be in our hearts for all that you have been, a shining example of how to live. You have been a true inspiration to us ALL.

Due to Covid, there will be a private family funeral. There will be a celebration of life in the future when safe to do so.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church at 100 Oak Street, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578, Agrace Hospice at 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Fitchburg, WI 53711, or the charity of your choice.