Eileen Roback

Obituary:

Eileen Roback, 96, formerly of Gilman passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026. She was born Edith Eileen Beadles on January 21, 1930, at the family home in Jump River, Wisconsin. The daughter of the late Zenas and Edith May (Wheeler) Beadles, Eileen grew up there and attended the Jump River Woodland School and Hannibal High School. She married William “Bill” Rhamey in June of 1947. Together they farmed in Jump River, Wisconsin until Bill’s death in February of 1968. During this time, Bill and Eileen had four children: Twins Scott and Joe, and daughters Mary and Barbie.

Eileen married Stanley “Rusty” Roback in September 1969 and moved to Lublin, Wisconsin where they farmed until their retirement in 1993. Rusty had Elmer, Colin, Jody and Ron and they merged their families together on the Lublin Farm, along with having Craig in 1971. Upon their retirement from farming, they moved to Gilman, Wisconsin. Attending the Senior Center in Gilman was one of her favorite things to do daily where she ate lunch and played cards with her friends.

She enjoyed square dancing, polka dancing, playing card games, camping, snowmobiling, word games and puzzles, and most of all spending time with family and friends. Eileen was very active in the community and various organizations including the Hugh Warner VFW Auxiliary for 76 years, a member of the Gilman Senior Center for over 30 years and an active volunteer there. She also served on various election Boards for surrounding townships, was a member of the Home Makers Club, and a member of the Western Whirlers Square Dancing Club.

She is survived by 8 children and stepchildren, Elmer (Nid), Jody, Scott (Barb), Joe (Sharon), Mary (John) Ron (Barb), Barb (Ed) and Craig (Sharon), 19 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Bill and Rusty, her stepson, Colin, her siblings, Lee, Marvin, Don, Dewey, Elna, Ray, Jeannie and two in infancy: Harmon and Zenas.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 20, 2026, at the New Hope Presbyterian Church in Hannibal, Wi. with Rev. Beverly Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Nebo Cemetery in Jump River, Wi. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday at the Gilman Funeral Home and Monday morning at the church one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to: New Hope Presbyterian Church, W14520 CO HWY M, Gilman, WI 54433