Jeanette Adel

Jeanette Adel, age 76 of Viroqua, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Jeanette Adel, 76 of Viroqua, died early Tuesday morning, February 8, 2011 at her home. Jeanette (Humpal) Adel, 76, of Viroqua, Wis. passed away on February 8, 2011. Jeanette was born on May 10, 1934 in Tabor, SD. She was raised on the family farm surrounded by her extended family. She attended a rural school which was located on her fathers land. She graduated from Tyndall High School; through her school years she was involved in both school and church choir (where she was taught the Latin Mass), 4-H, Junior Catholic Foresters, drama, Beseda dance club, debate and she played the piano and cornet. Jeanette earned her associate teaching degree from the Southern State Teachers College at the University of SD in Springfield where she continued her involvement in speech, dance and drama in addition to her studies. She later returned to college and earned her BS in elementary education from the University of Wisconsin in LaCrosse in 1971. She taught two years in a rural school before her marriage to her high school sweetheart, Roger Adel, on June 29, 1954. She and Roger lived in Jasper, Minn. and Viroqua, Wis. while raising their children. Jeanette initially worked as a substitute teacher and later as a High School Study Skills Teacher using a program she developed. She received statewide recognition for her program and spoke at the State Superintendents Conference. Since retiring, she and Roger have enjoyed their winters away in Arizona. They have developed many close friendships with their fellow retirees to complement the friendships they have cultivated throughout their lives while living in SD, MN. and WI. Throughout her life Jeanette was involved in various projects at St. Marys Catholic Church in Viroqua. These included teaching catechism, distributing communion, serving on the parish council, being a circle member and member of Pax Christi. She was also involved in rally for the cure events in Arizona and volunteered at Vernon Memorial Hospital.Jeanette will always be remembered for her great smile, her positive attitude, her willingness to put others first and her love of family. Her exceptional ability to listen to others, no matter what the topic or issue, will be missed by everyone. She remained a fighter throughout her life. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Francis (Ranek) Humpal; her sister, Gladys Dykman; and her son, Roger Joseph Adel. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Roger Adel; daughters: Gina (Mitch Freymiller) Adel and Debra (Michael) Fahey; sons: Dave (Shelley) Adel and Daryl (Cami) Adel; and her grandchildren: Sean Fahey, Ryan Fahey, Dylan Adel, Drew Adel, Taylor Adel, Thomas Adel, Samuel Adel and Jonathan Adel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Viroqua. Father Robert J. Cook will officiate with burial in the Viroqua Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home, 123 W. Decker Street, (Hwy. 56) in Viroqua and at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Jeanettes chosen memorials are the American Diabetes Association, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. The Vosseteig-Larson Funeral Home of Viroqua is serving the family.