Rhoda Vera Wobeck

Rhoda Vera (Bartling) Wobeck was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 7th, 2024. Rhoda was born December 30, 1940 to Rev. Frederick and Vera Bartling. Rhoda was born again as God’s redeemed child in Christ when she was baptized in the name of the Triune God. Rhoda publicly confessed her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and promised her faithfulness to him when she was confirmed at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in IL.

Rhoda enjoyed being a Pastor’s daughter and spent many hours helping her father care for the congregation. She was well loved by many members of the churches her father served. After high school she enrolled at Bethany Lutheran College to be a teacher; she graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in Elementary Education.

While Clyde finished his education Rhoda taught at Nicollet and Courtland, MN. During Rhoda’s teaching ministry she especially enjoyed working with children who had special needs. Rhoda also enjoyed working at Gundersen Lutheran for 30+ years. She touched many lives throughout her life. In her final years she enjoyed being an active member in the Havenwood community.

Rhoda met the love of her life Clyde Wobeck at Bethany Lutheran College and married in 1962 by Rhoda’s father, Pastor Frederick Bartling at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Freeport, IL. They enjoyed 57 years of God’s Blessings together. God blessed them with 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Rev. Matthew Wobeck and son Gideon Wobeck. Martha Witt (Dr. Steven) and their children Jacob Witt (Marisa) and their children Ella and Kayden, Rachel Nelsen (Brandon) and their children Faith and Addisyn, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Isaiah Witt (Olivia) and their children Aubree and Austin, Noah Witt (Erica) and their daughter Karlee, and Hannah Dettinger (Zac). Ruth Kinstler (Daniel) and their children Rebecca Brueggeman (Alex) and their children Ryan and Allison, Joseph Kinstler (Lauren) and their son Bryce and Sarah Kinstler (fiancé James Werner).

Rhoda is also survived by a brother-in-law August Wobeck (Donna).

Rhoda was preceded in death by her parents Rev. Frederick & Vera Bartling, brother Rev. Mark Bartling, son Rev. Matthew Wobeck, husband Clyde Wobeck.

Funeral services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church La Crosse, WI where she was a faithful communicant member on Friday, July 12th at 11:00 am with viewing starting at 9:00 am until time of service.  Burial will be in the Onalaska Cemetery.  Memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran School Memorial Fund or Bethany Lutheran College tuition assistance.

The family would like to thank the Gundersen staff and Dr. Barry Stahl. A very special thanks to Pastor David Leistekow.