Virginia Kay (Thompson) Stettler

Age 84 of Brodhead, died at her home on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Virginia was born to Alvin and Mary Ellen (Sullivan) Thompson, on December 28 ^th 1931 in Monroe, WI. She married Roy C. Stettler on October 22 ^nd 1949, at St. Victors Catholic Church in Monroe, WI. They lived in Monticello, New Glarus and resided in Brodhead, WI in their later years. Virginia worked and helped deliver groceries at the Sager Grocery Store in Monroe, WI. Following her marriage, Virginia and Roy had an opportunity to make cheese for Farmers Grove Co-op in New Glarus from 1954 until 1973. Virginia made cheese and helped Roy run the Co-op. She made sure no one used to much acid to wash vats or used too much copper cleaner to clean kettles. After selling their business, Virginia and Roy bought the equipment at Decatur Swiss Company Co-op of Brodhead which they operated from 1973 to 1982.

She is survived by three children Michael Stettler, Royletta Stettler, Steven (Glennette) Stettler all of Brodhead; three grandchildren Shaya (Aaron) Guilbault, Sierra Stettler all of Brodhead, Grant (Stephanie) Stettler of Oshkosh, WI; three great-grandchildren; Avery and Clayton Stettler, and Sutton Guilbault; and a sister in law, Ruth Marty of Monticello. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Roy in 2009; a son Scott in 1996; sisters Gladys Sager and Myrtle Jeremiason; a sister-in-law, Lillian Williams; and a brother-in-law, Ed Stettler.

Watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow was the highlight of her life; she loved each and every visit. Virginia looked forward to spending time with all of her family. She was taken so quickly and is in a better place with her husband and son whom she has missed dearly.

A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, May 28, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Clare of Assisi Parish at St. Victor Catholic Church, 1760 14 ^th Street, Monroe, with Monsignor Larry Bakke, Celebrant. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Monroe, followed by a luncheon at the Monroe Moose Lodge. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the National Historic Cheesemaking Center or Monroe Clinic Hospice in Virginia's name. The Newcomer Funeral Home, Monroe, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net