Connie J. Rubenzer
Connie J. Rubenzer, 86, Cadott, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at Chippewa Manor Rehabilitation in Chippewa Falls.
Connie was born March 10, 1936, the daughter of Ben and Anna (Schneider) Bowe, in Tilden.
She grew up in Tilden, and attended a local school.
Connie Bowe was united in marriage to Marvin Rubenzer May 17, 1958, in Tilden.
Following marriage, she lived in Jim Falls and Cadott. Connie did in-home daycare for many years, and she was known to many as “Grandma Connie.”
She also worked as a CNA at the Golden Age Nursing Home for a number of years.
Connie loved her family ,and enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. She also enjoyed baking and canning. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Parish, where she cleaned the church for many years, member of the Cadott American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and a member of St. Bernadette’s Circle.
She is survived by her children – Karen Liedl (Dan Larson), Keith “Skeeter” (Jean) Rubenzer, Kathleen Rubenzer, Kris (Dave “Twiggy”) Weiland, Kim (Chad) Johnson and Kent (Charlene) Rubenzer; 14 grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; brothers – Alfred (Charolette) Bowe and Ike (Mary) Bowe; sisters – Ione (Kenny) Schindler, Charlene (Jerome) Bowe, Cathy LaGesse and Roxie (Jake) Sikora; brother-in-law – Joe Woolever; sisters-in-law – Janet Nyberg and Kathy Bowe; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband – Marvin Rubenzer; two sons – Kevin and Kyle Rubenzer; two greatgrandsons – Logan and Jaxon; two brothers – Huntz and Bud Bowe; a sister – Beaty Woolever; and a brother-in-law – Tom LaGesse.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1:30 p.m., Friday. April 22, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Cadott, with Father William Felix officiating. Interment followed the funeral Mass at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Drywood.
Praying of the Holy Rosary began at 10:15 a.m., with visitation from 10:30 a.m., until the time of the funeral Mass, Friday, at the church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.leiserfuneralhome. com.
Leiser Funeral Home in Cadott, is assisting the family.
