Virginia Derouin

Stoughton/Eau Claire- Virginia A. Derouin, age 94, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at Skaalen Nursing Home with her children by her side. She was born in Eau Claire on November 14, 1917, the daughter of Emil and Bertha (Fletschock) Wenzel. On September 3, 1938 Ginny married Delos "Deed" Derouin at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Eau Claire. She is survived by her five children, Sharon (Richard) Girolamo of Harmony, MN, Tom (Kathy) of Overland Park, KS, Dale (Lois) of Dallas, OR, Don (Sharon) of Mapleton, MN and Debbie (Don) Ponti of Stoughton; 11 grandchildren, Dan (Sheri) Girolamo, Ann (Joe) Draffkorn, Mike (Shelly) Girolamo, Andrea (Rick) Bechtel, Stephanie (Mark) Kowalski, Stacy (Chris Kapetanopoulos) Derouin, Tim (Julie Rapoport) Derouin, Dana (Chad) Bratsch, Nick Derouin, Pat (Rena Archwamety) Humphrey and Joanna (Ryan) Sheets; step grandchildren Lisa(Tony)Roman and Tony Ponti; and12 great grandchildren. Ginny was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Deed in 1984; son-in-law, David Humphrey in 1984; and brother, Bernie (Betty) Wenzel. Ginny always took great joy in her children and grandchildren (and great grandchildren), putting others before herself. In her younger years, she enjoyed visiting family from coast to coast. She also enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and following Badger sports and politics. She never missed an opportunity to vote or participate in political activities, including signing recent recall petitions. A memorial Mass will be held June 23, 2012 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Eau Claire, WI with visitation an hour before the Mass. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick's Parish in Eau Claire, Skaalen Nursing Home in Stoughton or Agrace Hospice Care, Madison/Janesville. A special thank you to Dr Michael Frontiera at the Dean Hematology/Oncology Clinic, the wonderful and caring staff at Skaalen Nursing Home, Agrace Hospice and for the visits from Msgr Healey and others at St Ann's parish. Mom, we were blessed to have you with us for many years and have lots of wonderful memories. Thanks for being such a great Mom and Grandma. You will be in our hearts forever. We love you! Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral Home is serving the family in Eau Claire.