Rachel Samuelsen

Waunakee- Rachel Myra Samuelsen, age 50, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Cancer on September 10th, 2014. Her final days were spent surrounded by family in the comfort of her home in Waunakee.

Rachel was born in Manila, Philippines in 1963 as the last of twelve children born to Victor and Dionisia Rodriguez. Rachel emigrated to California in 1985 and began the career path she loved; helping others in need. Rachel and Grant M. Samuelsen were married in California in 1990 before moving to Madison and then Waunakee, Wisconsin. Rachel earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Manila, Philippines and her Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Psychology from UW Madison in 1997. Rachel worked as a counselor for the Department Of Vocational Rehabilitation and later became a Career Advisor for MATC, Madison. Rachel was a devoted and loving mother of two daughters, Christine and Katelynn. All who knew Rachel recognized her by her ready smile and sunny, ebullient personality.

Rachel is survived by her husband, two daughters, her mother and ten siblings, as well as countless nieces, nephews and cousins-- who all miss her dearly and will forever hold her in their hearts.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John's Catholic Church, 209 South Street, Waunakee, WI. 53597, Saturday September 20, 2014 at 11am with a visitation held one hour prior. Burial will be held in St. John's Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society.