Wanda Strand

MADISON- Wanda Noreen Strand, age 65, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 at UW Hospital. She was born on April 30, 1946, in Adams-Friendship, the daughter of Harold “Happy” and Mildred (Meiller) Strand. She met Leonard Rowin 32 years ago and ever since, he has been her best friend, partner and husband. Wanda graduated from Adams-Friendship High School and then attended MATC where she got her Associates Degree in Court Reporting. After graduating, she worked for Dane County Social Services, Dane County Treasurers Office and the District Attorney’s Office, where she retired from in 2009 after over 20 years of service. Wanda was a very giving person, she assisted several charitable causes over the years, including, but not limited to, the Men’s Shelter, the Salvation Army and the Humane Society. She would give anything to help an acquaintance or critter in need. Wanda is survived by her husband, Leonard; daughter, Marcy; two sisters, Sharon Boersma and Claudette (Tom) Sawyer; special cousin, Dennis (Kathy) Bakke; special nephew, Gene (Tammy) Boersma; stepson, Brent Schulenburg; nephews, Alan, Coy, Lance and Jay; nieces, Jo Ellen, Melody and Alison; mother-in-law, Marilyn Rowin; canine kids, Dutchess, Beatle and Avery; and special friends, Tammy Wagner, Chris and Jan Shade and Leah Baldwin. Funeral services will be held at BRYN MAWR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 229 N. Main Street, Cottage Grove, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. There will be a potluck luncheon and a Time of Sharing following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dane County Humane Society. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dane County Humane Society. Funeral services will be held at BRYN MAWR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 229 N. Main Street, Cottage Grove, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011. There will be a potluck luncheon and a Time of Sharing following the service.