Constance “Connie” Lea Roselius, 71

Constance “Connie” Lea Roselius, of Stevens Point, passed away at home on April 29, 2025.

Connie was born on April 15, 1954, in Wausau to Richard Abel and Ina (nee Martin) Martin. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and was married to John Roselius on May 22, 1976.

She worked for many years as an elementary and special education teacher for the Stevens Point Area School District at Roosevelt Elementary, Plainfield Elementary, and St. Adalbert’s.

Connie is survived by her mother; husband; and three children, Justin (Caralee) Roselius, Tate (Madeline) Roselius, and Kelsey (Douglas) Simon. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Austin, Ariya, Brooklyn, Elsie, Harrison, Miriam, and Lilian; one great-grandchild, Adalyn; and siblings, Richard (Jean) Abel, Cheryl (Robert) Baumgart, Mary Jozwiak, John Abel, Michael Abel, Jennifer (Thomas) Roselius.

Additional survivors include her brother-in-law, Mark (Steel Adler) Roselius, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy, and brother-in-law, Dick Raasch; her father; her in-laws, Harold and Nancy Roselius; and her stepfather, John Martin.

Connie loved being outside in the sun and spending time up north at their summer estate at Lake Front in Minocqua. Her greatest lessons were taught outside of the classroom—through her unwavering work ethic, bottomless kindness, and the effortless way she offered encouragement and support to everyone she met.

Her greatest source of pride was her family, and she always made sure they had whatever they needed—be it a warm meal, a hug, a listening ear, or a cheerleader. Her legacy is stitched into every life she touched, and her absence leaves a space no one else can fill.

The family would like to thank Aspirus Oncology, Compassus Hospice Services, and the numerous friends and family members who supported Connie and her family during this difficult time. A special thank-you goes to Monica Sankey, who was by her side in her final moments, just as she had been through many chapters of Connie’s life.

A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Bukolt Park. A private family service will take place this summer with details to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The family plans to honor her life in the only way she would want—by helping each other, loving loudly, and showing up, just like she always did.

Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at MWCS.WS.