Annette Bakkestuen

Annette Bakkestuen, 72, of Viroqua died Friday, November 23, 2012. Annette L. "Tootsie" Bakkestuen, age 72 of Viroqua, died Friday, November 23, 2012. She was born on April 25, 1940 to Setles and Ellen (Halderson) Ofte. On August 26, 1961 she was united in marriage to Joseph Bakkestuen. Tootsie was a member of Vang Lutheran Church and the WELCA. She was a generous, caring, thoughtful and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing euchre and all card games and spending time with her children and grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Joe, she is survived by three children: Phillip Bakkestuen of Westby, JoAnn (Fritz) Palmer of Westby and Tena Goodwin (Tim Hansen) of Viroqua; four grandchildren: Jessica Bakkestuen of Madison, Joseph "Joey" (Renee) Bakkestuen of Chaseburg, Ashley Goodwin and Autumn Goodwin, both of Viroqua; her siblings: Elsie Gilbeck, Tim (Cathy) Ofte, Anna (Gilbert) Leum, and Elmer (Nancy) Ofte; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jeffrey "Fritz" Bakkestuen; siblings: Sam Ofte, Christine Davidson, Torkel Ofte and Elmer Peter Ofte in infancy. Blessed be our memory of Annette "Tootsie" Bakkestuen. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Vang Lutheran Church. Pastor Julie Wollman will officiate with burial in the Vang Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Vosseteig Funeral Home, 708 S. Hwy 14 in Westby. The Vosseteig Funeral Homes are serving the family.