Imogene Ann Roell

Imogene Ann Roell, 96, of Channing, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 8, 2016. She was born May 16, 1920 in Port Washington, WI, daughter of the late Nicholas and Veronica (Karrels) Pierron. Imogene attended Holy Angels Catholic Elementary School and St. Mary’s Church. She graduated from Port Washington High School and continued her education in Milwaukee and became a beautician. Imogene and her sister, Agnes, ran a beauty parlor in downtown Port Washington, WI. The Pierron sisters, Agnes & Imogene, met the Roell brothers, Clarence & Robert, of Channing, MI. Robert and Imogene married on May 3, 1941 at St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain and they spent 62 wonderful years together. Robert preceded her in death on January 9, 2004. Imogene was shy, witty and outgoing. She had a passion for music and played the piano and sang around the house daily. She led her life by being an example to others. In the 50’s she would make sandwiches to feed the hobos that came to her back door and she continued servicing others in need with love and compassion throughout her life. Imogene & Robert grew up during the depression and realized the importance of their faith in God, family, community and their church. They were lifelong members of St. Rose Catholic Church in Channing where Imogene taught CCD for several years and sang in the church choir for many years which enabled her to share her love of music with her parish family. Imogene was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and had an unconditional love for her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by seven children, Sharon (Joseph) Bussone of Almont, lower Michigan, Robert E. (Wanda) Roell of Breitung Township, Patricia Roell of Whitefish Bay, Wis., Nancy (Stephen) Reese of Channing, David (Julie) Roell of Channing, Tom (Patti Ann) Roell of Randville and Julie (Michael) Kauper of Middleton, Wis.; a daughter-in-law, Susan Roell of Channing 31 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Imogene was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Kay Croci; a son, Kenneth Roell; a daughter-in-law, Catherine Roell; a son-in-law, Terry Croci; a sister and brother-in-law, Agnes & Clarence Roell; and a sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Lenore & Hub Jauquet. A visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00am to 12:00pm at St. Rose Catholic Church in Channing. The Funeral Mass will follow at 12:00 noon at the church. Fr. Dan Malone will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the Channing Cemetery. Imogene’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Rose Church in Channing. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all those who cared for Imogene, especially Sharry, Laurie, Sheri, Becky and Sandy. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Imogene Roell online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Imogene Ann Roell

May 16, 1920 - November 8, 2016