Louise E. Bingham
Louise was born October 05, 1932, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to Fred Ransom Rhoades and Annie Mae Olmstead. Louise was the youngest of 12 children. She graduated from Black River Falls High School and then moved to Rockford, Illinois, where she worked as a waitress and later in assembly at Barber-Colman. She moved to Adams County in 1967. Shortly after, she began working at Adams County Memorial Hospital (now Gundersen Moundview Hospital). Louise worked at the hospital for more than 20 years, starting as a ward clerk and retiring as Purchasing Director.
In her earlier years, Louise enjoyed dancing and playing cards. She grew large gardens every year for canning, and was an excellent baker known for her chocolate chip cookies. In later years she took many memorable driving trips with her partner Murry.
Louise was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Annie Rhoades, her 11 siblings, long-term partner Murry Rinehart, and son-in-law Dominic Pantaleo, Jr. Survivors include her children Roberta Pantaleo, Alan (Tina) Perkins, and Cheri (Chris) Janssen. Louise is also survived by three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at Gundersen Moundview Hospital, Villa Pines Living Center, and Heartland Hospice for their compassionate care.
Per Louise’s wishes, interment will be at the Quincy Cemetery, Town of Quincy, Wisconsin, at a later date.
I really enjoyed waitressing with her at Lakeview Cafe in the late 90s. She was always so nice to me.
I’m so very sorry on your family’s loss. Lou was a fantastic person
Bobbi, Alan, Cheri and families, we are so very sad to hear of Mom’s passing. Such great memories of a wonderful gal! We are thinking of all of you.
Sending God’s strength in this time of sympathy. Lou was a joy to have as a neighbor talking Packers was fun. thanks for your smiles Lou, forever in God’s arms.
Roberta and family, so sorry to hear this; our thoughts are with you. May your good memories help you through this sad time.
My condolences to all of you.
Dear Roberta and family~ So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.
They broke the mold with your Mom. She had a good life. I’ll always remember her grit & sass! She’ll always have a special spot in Mike’s & my heart. She was such a special person. Hugs to all the family. RIP dear friend!
This really hurts my heart. Lou was my boss for many years. You would never find a more generous, caring person. Oh the laughs we had over her and Murry’s adventures. She taught me so much. I will forever be grateful that she was part of my life. There’s just no words to console you on such a tremendous loss.Godspeed Lou. I’ll love you forever
So very sorry for your family’s loss she was such a sweet lady