Luella Adeline (Zeamer) Ossmann

Luella Adeline Rose (Zeamer) Ossmann, 91, passed away peacefully at Unity Residence, De Pere. She was born to Otto and Clara (Brandenburg) Zeamer on May 23, 1926 in Green Bay, WI. Luella married Emerald Ossmann on June 20, 1946; he preceded her in death on December 14, 2012. They shared 66 years of marriage and together they built their farm, Emerald Acres, in the Township of Glenmore. On that farm they raised a daughter and three sons. Luella was a life-long member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Shirley. She was baptized, confirmed and married there. She had the opportunity to attend Immanuel Lutheran’s Day School from 1931 to 1938. She was an avid Ladies Society member for many years, and she happily supported her husband as he also served the church in many capacities. Luella treasured time with the Best Friends Forever group. Luella worked side-by-side with her husband and sons on the farm. She and Emerald enjoyed playing cards often with relatives, neighbors and friends. Many times she opened her home to give shelter to those who were in need. In her earlier years, Luella worked both at the Swan Club and in the home of the George W. Kress family. Luella’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren admired her legendary baking skills, and so did workers, neighbors and business acquaintances who would often stop by the milk house for treats. Her thresher-style dinners for hungry baling crews were outstanding. She was actively involved in the raising of her grandchildren when sons and daughters-in-law were busy with farm chores. Her thirty great-grandchildren were an important and essential part of her life. All members of her family were precious to her, as she was to them. Luella is survived by her three sons: Don (Joyce), Ted (Lana) and Paul (Deb) Ossmann, all of Shirley; son-in-law Tom Robinson, Menasha; grandchildren Lance (Mari), Chad (Tara), Brent and Ryan (Mary) Robinson; Shannon (Cindy), Scott and Jason (Julie) Ossmann; Nathan (Julie) Ossmann and Rachel Ossmann (Special friend Sam Pagel); Sarah (Darrel) Cappelle and Becky (Scot) Hammann; thirty great-grandchildren; in-laws LaVerne Zeamer, Lorraine Zeamer, Doris Zeamer, Lydia Tews, Elaine Court, Arlene Ossmann, Ione Kuehne, Vernon (Janet) Ossmann and nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Clara; her in-laws Ernest and Alma (Loewenhagen) Ossmann; her daughter Ida; brothers and in-laws Arthur, Elmer (Lois), Alvin (Irene) and Roland Zeamer; Emerson (Gertrude), Amos, Marvin (Esther), Ernest, Jr (Sally), and Robert Ossmann; Archie Court, Richard Kuehne and Larry Tews; and great-granddaughter Angelina Bamman. Friends may call at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3735 Shirley Road, (Glenmore) Shirley, beginning at 10:30am on Saturday, October 7, 2017 until 12:30pm, with service beginning at 1:00pm with Pastor David Ruddat officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Cotter Funeral Home, Denmark is assisting the family. On-line condolences may be expressed @ www.cotterfuneralhome.com. Luella’s family would like to express their deep appreciation to the following caregivers who helped attend to Luella’s needs: Dr. Wozney, Dr. Hutto, Dr. Kresch, Susan M Werchek, NP and the staff of St. Vincent’s Wound Clinic; and Staff members of the St. Vincent’s IV Treatment Center, Unity Residence and Denmark Clinic. The family would also offer their sincere thanks to Pastor Roy Rose and Pastor Dave Ruddat. Luella’s Confirmation verse is Psalm 119:105—“Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light unto my path.”