Evelyn M. Stritter (wife of Eugene Vandermeir), age 72, of Oxford, Wisconsin died Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 05, 2012 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John Stake will officiate. Interment will be at the Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on Sunday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Evelyn was born August 3, 1939 in Trenton, New Jersey to Harry and Jessie (Allen) Knight. She moved to Chicago, IL and worked in advertising. Evelyn moved to Oxford, WI in 1972. She worked at the Adams County Courthouse for 26 years in the Sheriffs Dept and later the Clerk of Courts. She married Eugene Vandermeir on July 18, 1985 in Grand Marsh. Evelyn retired in 2001 to her family farm in Oxford.
Evelyn enjoyed working on her computer, tending to her livestock, and growing her beautiful garden.
Memorials may be directed to the Cancer Society at UW Clinic in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters: Frances, Barbara, Louis and Doris.
Survivors:
Husband: Eugene Vandermeir of Oxford, Wisconsin
Son: Harry (Toya) Stritter of Kennewick, Washington
Grandchild: Harry Stritter Jr. of Kennewick, Washington
Grandchild: Tiare Stritter of Kennewick, Washington
Son: Henry Stritter of Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Grandchild: Odessa (Brian) Foust of Wheeling, Illinois
Grandchild: Shurina Stritter of LaSalle, Illinois
Grandchild: Ashley Stritter of Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Son: Dave M. (Tina) Stritter of Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Grandchild: David E. Stritter of Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Brother: Richard (Marlene) Knight of Placentia, California
Brother: Harry Knight of Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Brother: Robert (Debbie) Knight of Blairstown, New Jersey
Special Friend: Jan Hein of Arkansas
Further survived six great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Evelyn will be remembered as the little lady with the big heart.
Thank you Family and Friends for the kind words in time of grief. My Mother was a lot to a lot of people and we thank our mother for touching so many in so many ways. As we grief and cry and sorrow for our loss we cannot forget the Sisters and Mother and Father who awaited my Mother with open arms and smiles on their faces for they have missed her. Thank you all and God Bless and his Son Jesus be with you in all your endevours.
Dear Gene and family,
I had the honor and pleasure of working with Evelyn at the courthouse during the late 70’s and early 80’s. We kept in touch and shared a lot of good times. We got your Christmas card this year and did not know Evelyn was ill. She didn’t call attention to herself, so that is understandable. Evelyn taught me much – about putting family first, standing up for your beliefs, loving your country, and living life to the fullest. I will miss her very much.
Linda (Meyers) Kierzek
Thinking of you, Henry and Dave!!
Harry, Henry and David,
So very sorry to hear about your loss. When we were in High School I thought she was one of the nicest moms!! Hope you are all doing well.
Sincerely,
Debbie
Uncle Gene,
My thoughts amd prayers are with you and all the kids. She is not hurting anymore. She is up with the rest of the family in Heaven lokking down on you.
Love you,
Kathy
Gene, May your precious memories of Evelyn bring you peace and comfort.
Tracy&Family,so sorry to hear about your mom.I know she will not suffer no more.My thoughts are with you all.God Bless
So sorry to hear about Evelyn. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Our condolences to all the family. Aunt Evelyn will always be remembered for her smiling face and feisty ways. So kind-hearted, she even fed her little "dust bunnies"! Our arms around all the friends and family.
It was a honor to know Evelyn. She was a force to be reckon’d with. She was strong in her beliefs and her voice was heard. May she rest.
I am so sorry. I use to tease her she was so thin and ate like a truck driver. Someday we will all meet again. She was special. Love Shirley redford
GENE, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT OTHERS SHARE YOUR SORROW. EVELYN WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO TALK WITH. VELNA WAITE
Gene Harry,David and Junior
Aunt Evelyn ws a special lady
I remeber the thing in
my life that were good because of Aunt Evelyn,
her laugh was contagious
I know when we all got together not matter what is was fun. I wil miss you Aunt Evelyn
Gene, Harry and all the Stritter family, We will always remember Evelyn as such a fun, spunky, high spirited little lady. It was always a good time talking and laughing and dancing almost non-stop at many of the Easton Lion’s Days. Our deepest sympathy to you.