Earle Sellhausen
Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the Grand Marsh Community Center. Pastor Randal Schoemann will officiate, and military honors will follow.
Earle was born August 28, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Clarence and Helen (Sloane) Sellhausen. He enlisted in the United States Army in September 1959, serving in the 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas, until his honorable discharge in September 1965. Earle was first married to Susan Thompson and later to Marilyn Richardson. He worked for many years at American Shoe Machinery and then at Penda Corporation before retiring. One of his fondest memories was shining shoes as a young boy in Milwaukee—earning his own spending money whenever he needed it.
Earle enjoyed playing cards with family, fishing with his father and brothers, hunting, following the Packers and Brewers, and rebuilding tractors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Helen; first wife, Susan; and siblings Clarence, Charlie, Helen, Patricia “Carol,” Barbara, and Donald “Butch.”
Survivors include his former wife, Marilyn Richardson; children Earle (Penny) Sellhausen, Susan Hall, Judy (John) Wikman, and Katie (Mike) Rooney; grandchildren Mark (Jennifer) Lambert, Jesse (Tara) Lambert, Crystal (Tyler) Theisen, Caitlin Sellhausen, Wyatt Wikman, Coltan Wikman, Jayce Wikman, and Addison Rooney; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Janet Hicks; and many nieces and nephews.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Sellhausen family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending sympathy to the Sellhausen Family.
My thoughts are with the family. Judy, John and family, Katie, Mike and family my deepest condolences with the passing of your father and grandfather. May the Great Spirit above, along with our Heavenly Father hold all of you ever so close and give you comfort. With sympathy, Kay
My thoughts love and prayers to all
Sorry for your loss. Wish I could have met Uncal Earle.
Earle was the life and love of his children. His greatest joy was being a husband and father. You could only love him and admire his dedication to his family and their happiness. When he was in the room there was joy, happiness, and laughter. He would go the extra mile for Judy and her horse, and same with his other kids. What a kind man to have left his legacy, his kids. May God give you peace Earle.
Earl, Penny, and family, sending our sincere condolences. we have you in our prayers. Randy and Nona
So sorry for your loss. May your memories help you heal
So sorry for your loss
Our deepest and most heart felt condolences. All
will be in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Sorry for your loss.
Earle Penny & family,So very sorry for your loss of your father.
He was an awesome uncle