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Randy Roeseler
1959 - 2019
The Watertown Historical Society is
saddened beyond measure over the passing of our dear friend Randy Roeseler.
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Over the years Randy was actively involved
with the Society, serving as a tour guide, volunteer, program organizer and
presenter, member of the board of directors and as consultant. His expertise as treasurer of the society was
of particular value and importance.
Rest
in Peace, Randy
Randy Roeseler, well-known businessman and local
historian, passed away from this world to the glories of eternity on January
24,2019, from a heart attack. He was 59
years of age.
Randy
was born on November 21, 1959 in Waupun, Wisconsin, son of Delmar and Betty
(Klug) Roeseler. He moved back to
Watertown as an infant in February of 1960 and was always pleased to call
Watertown “home”, as did his many ancestors.
As
a child he attended St John’s Lutheran School and was a 1978 graduate of
Watertown High School. While in his
senior year of high school he began working at First State Savings and Loan
which merged several times to become Associated Bank. That work as a teller began a lifelong career
centered on customer service and community promotion.
Through
the years Randy took courses through the UW extended degree program and banking
resources. Like many people in the
financial industry he felt that regulatory stress hindered people of all
kind. He felt strongly that home
ownership was one of the greatest opportunities in America.
Between
two stretches of banking work Randy spent ten years as executive Director of
the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce. It was
a tremendous experience for him and one he often regretted leaving.
In
his spare time Randy spent countless hours working behind the scenes for the
Watertown Historical Society, serving as a tour guide, volunteer and member of
the board of directors of the society.
He was instrumental in many upgrades for the museum and general
operations of the society and enjoyed greeting visitors to the community from
all over the world.
Randy
also enjoyed volunteering for Bread and Roses community dinner, various
educational programs and through Watertown Rotary Club.
No
matter what changed in life he always felt Watertown was a wonderful place to
come home to, a feeling instilled in him by his Watertown grandmother Selma
Klug. He found much pleasure in knowing
that he and his sister were descended from 9 pioneer Wisconsin families in
Dodge, Jefferson and Fond Du Lac counties.
He was very content to be at home, enjoying his house in all seasons. He was a great cook and baker, willingly
sharing the bounty of his table, especially dark chocolates.
Randy’s
greatest resource in life was his faith in Christ which he expressed most
easily through music. He was a 40+ year
choir member and sang in various quartets, duets and as a soloist for funerals,
weddings and other Christian services in the area and at his church. He also served on other church committees
including the decorating committee, organ restoration committee and helped to
coordinate occasional bible classes. He
found much pleasure in serving on the long-term committee which oversaw the
restoration of the beautiful church sanctuary at St. Mark’s. Randy enjoyed personal and group prayer.
He
is survived by his parents, his sister Shari (Elizabeth) of Sacramento, CA,
cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation
will be from 9am to 11am on Tuesday, January 29th with services immediately
following at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown. Hafemeister Funeral and Cremation Service is
serving the family. A private burial
will take place on a later date.
Memorials are suggested to the music program at Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church and St. John’s Lutheran Church, The Watertown Historical Society, The
Watertown Food Pantry, Bread and Roses Community Dinner or Friends of Watertown
Public Library.
“In
my Father’s House are any mansions – that where I am there you may be also.”
c.1983-1987
TELLER
LINE SUPERVISOR
Randy
Roeseler, First Financial Bank / 600 East Main
2018
05 24 2018: Delmar and Betty
(Klug) Roeseler, 60th anniversary
History of Watertown, Wisconsin