Nancy Jane Rote

Nancy Jane Rote

April 07, 1940 - July 22, 2023

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Nancy J. Rote, age 83, of Marshall, formerly of Cottage Grove, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on April 7, 1940, in Springfield Township, Wis., the daughter of Adolph and Gladys (Swanlaw) Schwanke.


Nancy graduated from Westfield High School in 1958, where she was involved in FHA. She was united in marriage to Romayn Rote on May 25, 1963, in Springfield Township. Nancy was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and was part of the liturgical team. She volunteered at the Bethesda Resale Store in Madison.


Nancy was devoted to her family and they meant everything to her. She loved spending time with them, and attending her children’s and grandchildren’s events. She enjoyed gardening, canning, baking and sewing. Nancy was an avid Badgers men’s basketball fan. She enjoyed attending her sons’ rodeos and daughter’s auto racing. She loved traveling, especially on her and Romayn’s 50th anniversary cruise to Alaska and vacations to Hawaii and Aviano, Italy and going on Daisy Trips with Ronda and friends.


Nancy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Romayn; children, Ronda (Dewey) Reeder and Ross (Mindy) Rote; daughter-in-law, Linda Rote; four grandchildren, Ryan Rote, Jenna (Zach) Arbogast, Kayla Rote and Kyle Rote; two great-grandchildren, Cohen Arbogast and Eloise Arbogast; sister, Phyllis Kauffman; three sisters-in-law, Viola Schwanke, Judy Schwanke and Regina "Reggie" Matzke; and many nieces and nephews and dear friends.


She was preceded in death by her son, Randal Rote; parents, Adolph and Gladys; four brothers, Harold (Claire) Schwanke, Jack Schwanke, Eugene (Margie) Schwanke and Gail Schwanke; two sisters, Betty (Ed) Solin and Lucille (Carl) Roeske; and parents-in-law, Wilson (Mildred (Priewe) Rote.


A Celebration of Life will be held at IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1021 Spaight St., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Celebration on Saturday. A luncheon will follow the Celebration of Life at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison.


Memorials may be gifted in Nancy’s name to a charity of your choice.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420




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Immanuel Lutheran Church • 1021 Spaight St., Madison, WI 53703
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Memorial Service
Sat Aug 19, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Immanuel Lutheran Church • 1021 Spaight St., Madison, WI 53703
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Luncheon After Service
Sat Aug 19, 2023 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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John Kolman
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Where to start … Nancy and I worked at Schenk-Huegel for quite a long time. What a wonderful coworker, she worked harder than anyone but she always had fun with whatever we were doing. I loved to make her laugh. She definitely kept us informed about her family and what they were up to. Her sons rodeos to training horses her daughter up at Elkhart lake racing also the trips Romy and Nancy would take in their 5th wheel. I often envied them. What a nice lady. Thanks, Nancy, for all the good memories you made my life better. Condolences to family and friends. John and Emily Kolman
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Terry Chaudoir
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I also worked with Nancy at Schenk-Huegel Co. for many years. She was a blessing to have on staff for her customer service and tailoring experience. And her bakery was pretty good too!! Our sincere condolences for your loss to Romy and extended family. May your memories of her will be with you forever . Terry and Linda Chaudoir
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Sheryl R.
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You can't help but smile when you think of Nancy, even at a time like this. I'm imagining seeing her at the race track, or the morning rendezvous to begin a McBabe shopping trip, or a Halloween rally, or... and I feel what I always feel... a warm and welcoming spirit. My heart goes out to the family at this sad time. You all are in my prayers.
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Debra Benion
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So sorry to hear about Nancy passing. Mom, Jeff and me(Debbie) want to extend our deepest sympathies to all of you. Mom would like your current address to send uou a card Romayn. If you or one ofvthe kids could e-mail that to me, I will get it to mom. She is laid up with her knee right now. My e-mail address is benpaldjd@att.net You and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie, Sharon and Jeff, your Onyx Lane neighbors and friends.
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Jan Horstmeyer
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My sincere condolences to the Rote Family. As I send this many memories came to mind of the conversations we had as the families showed the beef cattle. Dane County and Stoughton were the hi-lights of the summer. That was time the kids worked together to get the cattle in the show ring. God's Blessing to all. Jan Horstmeyer
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Ed Hartgerink
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My sincere condolences to Romayn and family

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