Herbert C. Marousek

Herbert Charles Marousek, 93, passed away peacefully with his children at his side on December 26, 2022 (five days prior to his 94th birthday) at Tower View Villa in Rosendale. He was born on January 1, 1929 in Fox Lake, Wisconsin to Charles and Ruth (Malisch) Marousek. Herbert moved to Rosendale in 1945 and graduated from Rosendale High in 1947. He served and was honorably discharged from the US Navy. He met the love of his life, Shirley Wild and they married September 24, 1949 at Peace Lutheran Church in Rosendale, WI. They were able to celebrate 71 years of marriage. He worked one year at Rosendale State Bank, but found his life career at Green Giant/Pillsbury. In 1990, retirement came after 42 years there. Herb continued to keep busy as Director of Rosendale Mutual Insurance for many years. He was very involved in the community as he spent 20 years on the village board which included a term as village president and chairman of the zoning committee. He was a long-time member of the Rosendale Fire Department. He was a very proud charter member of the Rosendale Lions Club and a life time member of the Rosendale Historical Society. He enjoyed his time welcoming visitors to the Grange Hall building and setting up the Green Giant display. Herbert was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, a member of the Peace Lutheran Brotherhood and served on the church council. Herbert is survived by two children, daughter, Lynn Ann (Michael) Moon and son Charles Eugene. He is further survived by grandchildren, Samuel Moon and Blair Moon, great grandson, Phineas Herbert, nephew, Larry (Joan) Conners and nieces Carol (Ames) Ressa and Kristi (Duane) Luker, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley in May 2021, an infant daughter, brother, William Marousek and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Arlene and Daniel Conners and many dear old friends and neighbors. For many years in the village of Rosendale and at Green Giant, Herbert was the “go to” guy. When anyone had a question or needed something, it was “ask Herb.” He was an integral part of the beginnings of the waste water treatment plant and zoning of areas in the village. He patterned and completed many, many woodworking projects that Shirl creatively painted. He was highly respected and admired by his coworkers, his community, his friends and his family. VISITATION: The family will greet friends from 9:30 – 11:00 AM, on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Peace Lutheran Church, 124 South Main Street, Rosendale. SERVICE: Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Peace Lutheran Church, with Rev. Kimberly Stowell officiating. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will be at Rosendale Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Peace Lutheran Church or the Rosendale Historical Society. The family would like to say a special thank you to Barb Sullivan, Chanel Becker and the staff at Tower View Villa, and to Generations Hospice and all their kind caregivers. Kurki Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, on-line guestbook can be found at www.kurkifuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420

Herbert C. Marousek

January 1, 1929 - December 26, 2022