Lorraine Gladys (Asmussen) Rosman, 77, of Eau Claire, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012, at Sacred Heart Hospital, with her loving family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lorraine was born on July 23, 1935, in Altoona, to Willard and Ellen (Anderson) Asmussen. Lorraine married LeRoy Rosman on September 29, 1956, at the original St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. Lorraine worked for Eau Claire City-County Health Department as secretary. For a few years she stayed home with her children until she went back to work as an assistant manager at Consumers Co-op Shopping Center in Eau Claire, until the closing of the shopping center. She then worked for Nate Norgaard with American Family Insurance as his secretary. She spent numerous hours as a "second mother" to her grandchildren. She spent many years involved with The Lutheran Church of St. Matthew participating in various committees/organizations. Lorraine was also a Girl Scout Leader, involved with Town of Washington election polls, and held various positions in the American Legion Brackett Post 550 Auxiliary. LeRoy and Lorraine were avid travelers in her their younger years. She loved having company, and nobody ever left her home hungry. Lorraine will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and previous coworkers. Lorraine is survived by her husband of 56 years, LeRoy; 3 children, Elizabeth (Roger) Gallup of River Grove, IL, Kathleen (Wayne) Dean of Eau Claire, and Stephanie (Tom) Atter of Eau Claire; grandchildren, Robert, Lydia, Hannah, and Andrew Gallup, Nathan and Nicole Dean, Jessica (Donald) DeWindt, Michaela and William Johnson, and Marlene and Thomas Jr. Atter; brother, Wallace Asmussen of Augusta; sister, Eleanore (Vernon) Krupa of Chippewa Falls; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Ellen Asmussen; sister, Lillian (Arthur) Beaulieu; brother, Dennis Asmussen; and an infant brother, Larry Asmussen. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, October 8, 2012 at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 814 First Ave. Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at The Lutheran Church of St. Matthew, 1915 Hogeboom Ave in Eau Claire with Pastor Steven Rutter officiating. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the service at church. Private burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in the Town of Washington. The family would like to thank Dr. Michael Gonzaga and his nurse Debbie, with the Marshfield Clinic, and Sacred Heart Oncology nurses for their time, care and concern for Lorraine. Also, a special thank you to Cindy Maher, RN, with St. Joseph's Hospice, who is "an angel from heaven."

Service Information

Cemetery

Rest Haven Cemetery 5750 Old Town Hall Road Eau Claire WI 54701

Visitation

Monday, October 8 2012 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services 814 First Avenue Eau Claire WI 54703

Visitation

Tuesday, October 9 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lutheran Church of St. Matthew 1915 Hogeboom Ave Eau Claire WI

Funeral Service

Tuesday, October 9 2012 11:00 AM

Lutheran Church of St. Matthew 1915 Hogeboom Ave Eau Claire WI