Rose M Strommen

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear sweet mother. I would have attended her service however I just learned of her passing today. I called Jay but I am unable to contact others. Please know I have nothing but beautiful memories of Rose and your entire family. Love Jennifer. 608 444 8368.

My heart is gladdened with every memory of knowing and loving Rose Strommen, her faith and zeal for serving her Lord. During my 17 years as pastor of East Madison Baptist Church (1984-2000) Rose was a loyal friend and tireless worker. When a large group of Laotian believers suddenly showed up at our church seeking spiritual growth and community, Rose eagerly volunteered to teach them and minister to them. With the help of a teenage translator she taught them simple Bible lessons and answered their questions. She helped them access community resources, and organized English as Second Language classes . Fulfilling a call to missions she had experienced as a girl Rose became a model servant rejoicing in the lives of the many disciples she had privilege to lead. Rose was a true friend and faithful encourager to me, my family, and our church. While sharing sadness of a temporary loss, I join joyfully with my forever family of faith in celebrating a life well lived and now rewarded in Heaven. <<Greg Whitaker

Thank you very much Todd and Lin for calling us. Always sad to lose a mother and even more a true Matriarch. Disappointing to be so close to 100 and not make it. But at this age what joy for the way your mother lived with faith, love, joy, perseverance, and giving to others. It was our great joy to know her and to have her at a key time in our lives. Claudia & I, our children, our lives, and our values are all influenced and better because of Rose!