Rhonda Jean Rottler

Rhonda Rottler, 60, of Greene, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at home with her family by her side. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 9, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Greene, with burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Greene. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday at Woodley Funeral Home, Greene. In lieu of flowers her family suggests memorials to St. Peter Lutheran Church or Greene Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. Rhonda Jean Smith was born November 1, 1965, in Charles City, the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Kruse) Smith. She was raised in Greene and graduated from Greene High School with the Class of 1984. She continued her education at AIB in Des Moines, earning degrees in Computer Programming and Accounting. Rhonda began what would become a remarkable 39-year career as a software engineer in billing systems for Allied Insurance, later acquired by The Freedom Group and Nationwide Insurance. She was known for her dedication, professionalism, and incredible work ethic, never missing a single day of work during her career. Beginning in 1997, she was able to work from home, allowing her to dedicate even more time to the people who meant the most to her- her family. On June 2, 1990, Rhonda married the love of her life, Brad Rottler, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. Together they built a beautiful life centered on faith, love, and family. After living in Des Moines for 13 years, they returned to Greene to raise their three children: Matt, Rob, and Jenny. While Rhonda accomplished much throughout her life, her greatest joy and proudest accomplishment was being a wife, mother, and grandmother. She poured her heart into her family, always putting their needs before her own; making sure they felt loved, supported, and encouraged every step of the way. Her home was filled with warmth, laughter, and unconditional love. Becoming "Grandma" brought her a special kind of happiness, and there was nothing treasured more than spending time with her 6 grandchildren, creating memories they will carry with them forever. Rhonda was crowned Miss Teen Iowa in 1984, Greene River Days Queen, and Band Fest Queen. She also spent many years judging National Cheerleading Championship and the Miss Teen of America Pageant. She kept active accompanying her children on trips with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Luther League and enjoyed taking vacations in the sun and spending time with her family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband of 36 years, Brad of Greene; her children: Matt (Caley) Rottler, Greene; Rob (Abby) Rottler, Austin, TX; Jenny (Chris) Loss, Greene; her beloved grandchildren: Eleanor, Lucille & Benjamin Rottler; William Rottler; and Brea & Kazden Loss; her mother: Margaret Smith, Greene; her brothers: Randy (Jayne) Smith, Ankeny; Ron (Jane) Smith, Farmington, MN; Ryan (Karen) Smith, Charles City; her sister-in-law: Lisa Smith, West Des Moines; along with many cherished nieces, nephews and dear friends. Rhonda is preceded in death by her father, Robert Smith and brother, Ross Smith. Rhonda's kindness, unwavering love, quiet strength, and selfless heart touched everyone who knew her. She leaves behind a family who adored her and a legacy of love that will continue through her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

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Rhonda Jean Rottler

November 1, 1965 - July 4, 2026