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Family and friends are invited to meet at Living Faith Lutheran Church (2915 Wright Ave. Racine) on Saturday, November 15, 2025, for a visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
A service celebrating and honoring her life will follow at 11:00 am with Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. A luncheon will follow the service downstairs in the Fellowship Hall at Living Faith Church.
Her interment will take place at Valhalla Memorial Park (5402 N 91st St, Milwaukee, WI 53225) on Tuesday, November 18th at 12:30 pm.
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RACINE – Maryellen J. Rossmiller, 93, passed away at her residence at Elizabeth Gardens on November 3, 2025.
She was born in Milwaukee on November 27, 1931, the daughter of the late Leo and Carolyn (nee Wussow) Perry, Sr.
Maryellen lived in Arlington, VA for most of her adult life, where she taught ballroom dancing for many years with Arthur Murray Dance Studio. She moved back to Wisconsin in 2007.
Maryellen was a member of Living Faith Lutheran Church. In addition to her passion for dancing, she enjoyed arranging flowers and making custom greeting cards. She was very sociable and liked helping people and making them feel happy and appreciated. She also had a love for animals, especially dogs.
She is survived by her son, Perry (Sarah Stich) Rossmiller; her nephews, Scott (Rebecca) Perry, and Alan (Sue) Perry; as well as numerous cousins and extended family members.
Maryellen was also preceded in death by her husband, Allen Rossmiller, and her brother, Leo (Lois) Perry, Jr.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Living Faith Lutheran Church (2915 Wright Ave. Racine) on Saturday, November 15, 2025, for a visitation from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. A service celebrating and honoring her life will follow at 11:00 am with Rev. Kathy Brown officiating. A luncheon will follow the service downstairs in the Fellowship Hall at Living Faith Church.
Her interment will take place at Valhalla Memorial Park (5402 N 91st St, Milwaukee, WI 53225) on Tuesday, November 18th at 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Living Faith Lutheran Church or the Wisconsin Humane Society – Racine Campus.
Andrew Goodwin says
My Godmother, Aunt Maryellen, was a one of a kind soul. She was kind, fiercely loving, creative, graceful, artistic, and adventurous. She was also remarkably thoughtful – even at the ripe young age of 93, she never missed an opportunity to share one of her trademark, beautifully curated, care packages. She was always so kind and giving with her 5 year old Great-Goddaughter, even though they never had a chance to meet in person.
Aunt Maryellen was an important part of my childhood, and my brothers and I always looked forward to visits with her and her family…including our favorite babysitter, Perry!
Perry – I was so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful, sweet Mom. I know this is a difficult time, but I hope you can find some comfort in all the wonderful memories you shared with your Mom.
All our love,
Andrew, Tessie, and Tua
Matt, Natalia, Sofia, Victoria and Olivia Goodwin says
Aunt Maryellen was a dear friend to our family. She was thoughtful and generous, and never let us forget how much both she and God loved us. We will miss her delightful and detailed letters, and her bright, sparkling voice on the phone. We were blessed to have her in our lives, and find solace knowing that her joyful soul is now watching over us from Heaven. God bless Aunt Maryellen and all who loved her.