Elizabeth "Betsy" Carol Rota
May 29, 1944 - June 07, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Elizabeth Carol Rota, age 75, of Madison, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Meriter Hospital. She was born on May 29, 1944, in Port Washington, Wis., the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Trachte) Rota.
Betsy graduated from Monona Grove High School and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Betsy worked as a Financial Supervisor for the State of Wisconsin, retiring in 2006.
Betsy enjoyed her family, friends, nature and the outdoors, art, music, and a nice glass of wine.
Elizabeth is survived by her significant other, David Dopp; two brothers, Charles David (Margaret) Rota and George Allen (Marilyn) Rota; three nephews, Benjamin (Annie) Rota, Matthew (Beth) Rota and Charlie (Ginger) Rota; two nieces, Birgitta (Matt) Piscitelli and Emily Rota (Alec Ferry); four great-nieces, Henrietta Rota, Charlotte Rota, Monet Rota and Mia Rota; two great-nephews, Arlo Rota and Joseph Piscitelli; and five cousins, Amy (Bill) Barlock, Betsy (James) Dalziel, Mary Lee (Tom) Gleason, Jay Snell and Andy (Michelle) Snell.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorials may be made to The Nature Conservancy.
Online memories may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Joy Olson Stair
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My sympathies go to all of Betsy's family. She was such a special person and a friend that is leaving a lot of wonderful memories but now a hole in my heart. I did get to see and be with her a little while ago and it was great reminiscing about the fun we all had while looking at pictures that I had of all her family and us.. I will always hold those memories close to my heart and remember her as one of the kindest and dearest friends I could have had. Our funny and silly moments will always be dear to me and have always given me reasons to smile. Missing you!
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SUE
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I did not know Betsy but may her beautiful soul rest in peace
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Mary Jane & Roger Bean
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Mary Jane & Roger Bean
Our sympathies to Dave Dopp and all of the Rota families . Our memories of Betsy are wonderful and varied, Betsy and I grew up in the Lake Edge family at church, school and the neighborhood. Family gatherings, Sunday school in the parsonage basement, music, camping--so many wonderful times. We lost touch for many years and then found each other again through Dave working with Roger and one night--surprise--there we were-- together again. We continued to see each other at work gatherings and many fun get togethers after retirement. I can hear her wonderful laugh and see her smile. A dear and kind friend. You will be missed. Peace my dear.
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GeorgeRota
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Soulmates Forever
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Ken Pennings
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Betsy was very dear to me! She and her Dad attended our church regularly—Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, Madison. We laughed together, cried together, and prayed together. I’ll miss her! Rev. Ken Pennings
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Conny Mares
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Betsy was a warm, caring spirit who I met while working on stained glass. Her artistic and fun talents where amazing. It was great fun collaborating on ideas with her. She really enjoyed making art for her family. She was a wonderful person!