Violet Norma Roffler

Violet Norma Roffler of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday, June 18, at Care Partners Memory Care in Eau Claire.

Violet was born on October 7, 1933 in Buffalo County to Victor and Priscilla (Klopp) Brotzman. She grew up on the family farm in Bennett Valley and attended Gilmanton Area schools.

On October 5, 1952, Violet married Jerry Roffler at Evanger Lutheran Church in Lookout, Wisconsin. Together, they farmed in Gilman Valley for 23 years before moving to Eau Claire in 1975. After moving to Eau Claire, Violet worked as a waitress and in retail before retiring. She also gave generously of her time, volunteering at Sacred Heart Hospital and serving as a Foster Grandparent in several schools.

They also lived in Punta Gorda, FL and in Chetek, WI for several years before relocating back to Eau Claire.

Violet is survived by her children; John (Pamela) Roffler, Victoria (Bill) Abing, and Valarie (Roger) Wood, all of Eau Claire. She is also survived by grandchildren; Michael (Cori) Roffler and their two children of Milwaukee, WI; Mitchell (Michelle) Roffler of Mobile, AL and their four children; Seth (Frida) Roffler of San Diego, CA; Luke (Jenn) Roffler and their two children of Oconomowoc, WI; Casey (Ann) Abing and their four children of De Pere, WI; Derek (Becky) Abing and their three children of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; Riley (Lucy) Abing and their two children of Sparta, WI; Shane (Beth) Abing and their three children of Eau Claire, WI; Christopher Wood of Eau Claire, WI, Mathew (Caitlyn) Wood and their two children of Westby, WI; Michael Wood of Menomonie, WI; Jeff (Sara) Wood of Cape Coral, FL and their three children; and Nicole (Pete) Baribeau of Birchwood, and their three children. She is further survived by her brother-in-law, Boyd Barrier, as well as a great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews.

Violet is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jerry; her parents, Victor and Priscilla; her brother Roger and his wife, Jeanne; her sisters Jean Barrier, Judy Bucholz, and Audrey and her husband, Gordon Heimstead; her brother Darrell Brotzman and his wife, Norma; her granddaughter, Mary Roffler; and her great-granddaughter, Violet Abing. Also preceded by parents-in-law John and Anna Roffler and brother-in-law Jack Roffler.

Vi's family was the center of her life. She dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She deeply felt the loss of her granddaughter Mary, whom she loved to spoil. Violet will be remembered for her generosity, her love of travel, the joy she found in playing cards and games with her grandchildren, and her gift for cooking and baking up a storm.

A celebration of life will be held on July 17th at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Spirit Lutheran Church, 1310 Main St. Eau Claire with Pastor JonPaul Dragseth officiating. Visitation will begin 2 hours prior to the service. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Riverside Cemetery, Mondovi.

The family wishes to thank St. Croix Hospice and Care Partners on Birch St. for the care and support they gave to Violet and her loved ones.

We miss you, Mom, but we take comfort in knowing you are free from earthly pain and in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Violet will be remembered by her family as putting their needs first and always lending a helping hand whenever needed. She enjoyed sharing stories - good and bad with the family. We will never forget her generosity, sensitivity, sincerity and stubbornness (Mom's word). Her family meant everything to her.

Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.