Rochelle Koeller

Rochelle Lee Koeller, 55, of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, passed away at EdenBrook in Platteville on August 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Deacon Bill Bussan will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Rochelle Lee Koeller Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Rochelle was born in 1963 in Platteville to Christian and Penny (Pratt) Koeller. After obtaining her associates degree in business, she owned and operated the Tower Motel in Dickeyville for 6 years, and recently had been working at Land's End in Dodgeville for the last several years where she made many lasting friendships. She also sang in the choir at Holy Ghost Church in Dickeyville, WI.

Rochelle was a beloved daughter, sister and aunt, who loved to travel with friends and family. She was known for her big heart and big laugh that brightened any occasion. Known as “Aunt Rae Rae” to most family members, she was always there with a hug or an offer to help whenever someone needed it. She was known for her Christmas spirit, making the best cookies, and giving gifts to all children in the family. Her zest for life and positive attitude were contagious, and her generosity was an example to all.

She is survived by her mother Betty Koeller, siblings Richard (Vicki) Koeller, Russell (Jody) Koeller, Robert (Dana) Koeller, Renee (Aaron) Nieckula, Ryan (Tricia) Koeller, and her many nieces and nephews whom she lovingly referred to as “her kids.” She was preceded in death by her parents, her older sister Roxanne Moody, her brother-in-law Patrick Moody, and her niece Monika Moody.