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Judith B. (Luger) Rous

PORTAGE – Judith B. (Luger) Rous, age 69, of Portage, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at her home in Portage.

Judith was born on March 10, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Friemund B. and Myrtle G. (Anderson) Luger.  She was a retired teacher from Columbia Correctional Facility in Portage.  Judy loved the outdoors, camping, skiing and snowmobiling.  Judy had a passion for travel and exploration; she enjoyed history, reading, sewing, solving puzzles, gardening, home improvement projects and watching Wheel of Fortune.  Judy volunteered her time teaching and tutoring children, including deaf and special needs children.  She was also a Girl Scouts Leader.  Judy was a senior citizen volunteer.  She was active in the Meals-on-Wheels program in Cumberland.  She shared her love of animals, especially dogs, by dog-sitting.  Judy never let the grass grow under her feet; she was always there for anyone and everyone that needed her. Judy exemplified the Golden Rule.

She is survived by her three daughters, Pamela Rous, Lori Rous, and Stefanie (Brett Rudan) Rous; her grandchildren, Noaha, Kyle (Laura), Areck (Samantha), Kristen, and Cameron; a great-grandchild on the way; her brother, Joseph (Linda) Luger; her niece, Kimberly; her nephew, Craig; other relatives and many lifelong friends.  Judy was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2012, at Portage United Methodist Church, in Portage, with Pastor Tom Countryman officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., at the church.  Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery in Tomahawk at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Portage Schools, 305 E. Slifer Street, Portage, WI 53901, Attn: Margaret Rudolph;  to be used for tutoring assistance for students.

Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.

 

 

 

 

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