Ronda Rae Roskens

Ronda Rae Rice Roskens, was born on August 27, 1946, in Fairmont, MN to Bernice (Holtz) and Frank Rice, Jr. She lived in Trimont, MN until 1951, when the family moved to Spencer, IA. She graduated from Spencer High School in 1965. She married Del Roskens in 1966, spending the next 48 years on a farm north of Everly raising three children: Scott, Shane and Lindsay. They then divorced.

 She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, cooking, baking, playing cards, her many cousins and shopping with friends.

 She was a foster parent to 18 children through the years. She kept track of all she could and stayed in many of their lives.

 Ronda passed away on June 18, 2024, at her home in Spencer of Bulbar ALS Lou Gehrig Disease at the age of 77.

 Preceding her in death were her parents, grandparents, brothers Brent and Jeffrey, many special cousins, aunts and uncles.

 Left to cherish her memory are her children: Scott (Kari) Roskens of Spencer, Shane Roskens of Scottsdale, AZ and Lindsay (Nate) Fitzgerald of Spencer. Also, her five grandchildren: Kalei (Landon) Joynt, Brandt (Sarah) Roskens, Alec (Sydney) Roskens, Morgan (Drake Allen) Fitzgerald and Lawson Fitzgerald; great grandson, Canton Joynt; sister-in-law, Rosie Rice; two nieces and many cousins.

Memorials are designated to ALS Association