Rosena Willis

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Rosena Ruth Willis, 93, Gerald passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, surrounded by family at her residence.

Rosena was born Feb. 11, 1927, to George and Anna Jane (Jett) Uffmann, in Cooper Hill.

She was united in marriage to John Stanley Willis, Jan. 11, 1947, at St. Peter’s UCC in Owensville.

Rosena was very active in her church at St. Paul’s UCC of Gerald, St. Paul’s Women’s Fellowship and was active in the Gerald Chamber of Commerce. She enjoyed spending time with family — especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband, John; brother, George Uffmann Jr.; and granddaughter, Katie Heseman.

She is survived by son, Bryan Willis and wife Jerene of Los Lunas, N.M.; daughter, Annette Justus and husband Tom of Gerald; brother, Robert “Butch” Uffmann and wife Joyce of Owensville; grandson, Caleb Heseman of Gerald; and great-granddaughters, Georgia and Madison Heseman.

Funeral services were Friday, March 13, at St. Paul’s UCC in Gerald with Rev. Glenn Hollander officiating. Burial was at Countryside Memorial Gardens in Owensville. Memorial contributions suggested to St. Paul’s UCC Women’s Fellowship.

Arrangements entrusted to Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Gerald.