Bonnie Rolff, age 82, passed away on Saturday, June 20 at her home with her daughters by her side.

Bonnie spent most of her childhood in the Victory/ DeSoto area. On October 6, 1962, she married Darold (Fred) Rolff. The earlier years of their marriage were spent traveling as Darold’s job building water towers and tanks took them to several states. They later operated a dairy farm until 1985 in the Red Mound, WI area. They then moved to Texas to be closer to her sister, Judy. Afterward, they moved to Viroqua, WI. and eventually to the LaCosse / West Salem area where Bonnie worked at LaCosse Footwear and Kwik Trip Bakery. In her years just prior to retirement, Bonnie became known as the “Banana Mama” as she peeled bananas for Kwik Trip’s banana bread and bars. Bonnie won multiple safety awards during her time at Kwik Trip Bakery.

Bonnie is survived by her two daughters, Patricia (Mark) Christianson of West Salem, WI and Christy (Dan) Mattson of Holmen, WI. Grandchildren include Adam Christianson, Mikaela (Stephen) Cleveland, Laura Leigh (Shane) Winters, Zoe Mattson, Emily (Simeon) Adrian, and Cody Mattson. Granddaughter-in-law, Alison (Klonecki) Christianson.

Great grandchildren are Emily, Ashley and Hailey Klonecki, River Christianson, Gunnar and Beau Cleveland. She is also survived by two brothers, John (Sue) Armoto of Indianapolis, IN. and James (Barb Hedrington) Armoto of Chippewa Falls, WI., and many other family and friends.

Bonnie was preceded in death by husband Darold, daughter, Patricia Ann Rolff, granddaughter Katie Christianson, great-granddaughter Summer Cleveland, two sisters, Judy Paggi and Barb Kaufman, and two brothers, David Armoto and Nicholas Armoto, other family and friends.

Bonnie loved to read. She could finish a novel in one day. She enjoyed taking all her grandchildren fishing often. Her weekly highlights were going to BINGO every Tuesday and Thursday night. She had a proud smile on her face when her daughters and grandchildren would join her. She also loved playing poker with family and friends. These poker games would last for hours. There was seriousness most of the time, but uncontrollable laughter would erupt also. Let’s not forget about the casino trips either. In her eyes you “won” if you walked out with any amount of money. Although, she would never reveal how much money she actually put into the slots. She was a big Chicago Cubs fan and for her sister’s sake, she tolerated the Texas Rangers. She was a Packers football fan. Some of Bonnie’s favorite things were watching sci-fi, going to a Friday night fish fry, going out to breakfast for a “good” pancake and “crispy” bacon. Funnel cakes were in the lineup of favorites along with Little Debbie snacks. She was a lover of all things chocolate. Bonnie had a great sense of humor. She will be missed by family and friends.

Funeral will be Saturday, July 18 at The Gathering Place, 133 Mason St. Onalaska, WI. Visitation from 10-11, service 11-12, lunch after. Service will be live streamed via Zoom. A link will be available day of service at couleecremation.com. Click link on Bonnie’s obituary.

There will be a time offered to share any stories or memories of Bonnie during the service. If you prefer to write out your sentiments, Patricia or Christy can read it aloud at that time. A private burial will be at Viroqua, WI. Cemetery at a future date.

Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family with arrangements.