Elizabeth Ann Becker Rohde
September 15, 1935 ~ June 21, 2015
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Elizabeth Ann (Becker) "Betty" Rohde, 79, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015, at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock. She was born on September 15, 1935 in Iron Ridge, Wisconsin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Frances (Stommel) Becker; her sisters, Corinne, Marie and Joyce; and their husbands, Gene Schaefer, Don Hammer, and Dick Ptaschinski.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Floyd Rohde; sons Paul, Douglas (Sylvia Bachmann); and James (Vicki); grandchildren Breanna, Logan and Parker; and brother Gregory (Elaine).
Betty graduated from Beaver Dam (Wisconsin) high school and earned a teaching certificate from UW-Whitewater. Later, with three boys under the age of 10, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education at Edgewood College in Madison. She taught for 37 years, over 20 in Sun Prairie, where she and Floyd raised their family. In her spare time, she loved reading, gardening, sewing, and cooking. In her retirement, she tutored children and adults in reading.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, St. Barnabas Catholic Church. The family will receive friends immediately following. Interment will be at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Henderson County Public Library, (828) 697-4725. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Dear Floyd and family, we are so sorry. Betty was a extra sweet and kind lady. No matter what her worries were, she always was concerned about others and was a very prayerful person. She will be missed by many, many people.
Doug
May peace, love and memories be with you.
May God surround Floyd and the family with His peace and bring comfort. Betty was a wonderful friend and sister-in-law. I will miss her!
Doug, thanks for sharing the obit with us. I think I would have enjoyed your mother as a friend if I had met her. Beaver Dam: I had a college roommate from Horicon, WI. I think the family shopped in Beaver Dam! Thinking of you and your family with love.
Dear Rohde Family,
My sincere sympathies to you all. Betty was a wonderful teacher at Royal Oaks in Sun Prairie and certainly a example of what one would aspire to become as an educator. I’m so thankful to have had the years at RO with her. May God’s Grace give you the comfort and healing that you need. Betty will be another of Heaven’s angels.
I wish you strength to get through these difficult days and comfort in remembering how much she gave to so many in her life.
Hello family,
I watched Betty as a model teacher at Eastside Elementary school,in Sun Prairie, as I was a teacher’s aide,in 1972-1974. I decided to finish my elementary teaching degree with encouragement from Betty,Dorothy Klink,Mary Taylor,and others. So glad I did.I was hired as an elementary school teacher in Sun Prairie, and taught for 34 years. Betty was very knowledgeable, personable, and fun to be around.She did make a difference in so many lives. I am thinking of you during this difficult time. Respectfully, Eileen Peters.
It was such a privilege and honor to serve with Betty on the staff at the Royal Oaks Elementary School in Sun Prairie for many years. She was a wonderful teacher and model professional, with the highest of standards–all appreciated by students, parents, and colleagues alike. She will be greatly missed but always remembered for all she gave to so many.
Betty was someone who enriched the lives of students and teachers alike. She was a role model for all. Her sense of humor, her integrity, and compassion were noticed by all.
To the family and Floyd
My most tender condolences to you all.
Betty touched our lives deeply.
Her sense of humor and vast knowledge
Enriched both Alan and I.
Rest easy my darling friend.
Leslie and Alan Bonner
Betty was a prime example of a wonderful person and a caring educator. She influenced many lives in many ways.
To Floyd and sons. We share your loss and send our love and deepest sympathy. We still in live in the house you sold us in Sun Prairie and it has served our needs well. Because God loves us we are never alone. May you be comforted by knowing that the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is with Betty for God has said ‘Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.’ (Hebrews 13:5)
Floydj and family, you have Muggsy’s and my deepest sympathy for your loss. We’ll never forget the great times we had when living on Laura St. in Sun Prairie. You, Betty and your neighbors welcomed us the day we moved in and were our closest friends for years.
To Floyd Rohde:: Our thoughts and prayers go with you at this most difficult time. We have many great memory;s of Betty and our families getting to gether. We thought of Betty many times when using recipies she shared and plants from your garden. Our condolencess to Paul, Doug, Jim and families.
Floyd, Paul, Doug and Jim: You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I remember Aunt Betty as being a wonderful person.
Floyd: Our deepest sympathy to you and the boys and their families. We were saddened to learn of Betty’s death. She touched so many lives in a positive way. We have lost touch since our retirements, but remember you all from our happy days in Sun Prairie.
Jim and Margaret Ritzer
You have my sincere sympathy during this challenging transition time. I taught \next door\’ to Betty at Royal Oaks for many years and vividly recall many conversations we shared. Betty held high expectations for all of her students and then supported them to reach those goals. I smiled to learn that Betty was a reading tutor in her retirement. So like her!May treasured memories of times shared bring you Comfort and Peace.