Roxanne L. “Roxy” Bowell, age 55 of Elmwood, died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems-Eau Claire after a massive stroke.

Roxy was born on September 5, 1958 in Menomonie. She was the daughter of Charles K. and Betty J. (Lindell) Lee. Roxy grew up in the Knapp area and graduated from Menomonie High School in 1977. After high school Roxy attended Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire and received her degree in Tailoring. Roxy married Skip Bowell in 1978 and together they had a son, Jamie. They later divorced. She moved to Loveland – Ft. Collins area of Colorado for several years while she operated her tailor shop. Roxy moved back to Wisconsin in the Elmwood area in 1984. She worked McMillan Electric for 15 years. Roxy met her soul mate, Ron Wilkens in 1989 and they have been together ever since.

Roxy enjoyed horseback riding;  she and Ron took many trips out west to do horseback rides in the Big Horn Mountain range. She also liked her dogs and 4-wheeling. Most of all, Roxy enjoyed having a beer with her family and friends.

Roxy is survived by her soul mate; Ron Wilkens of Elmwood, son; Jamie of San Angelo, TX, one sister; Machael (Larry) Hughes of Elmwood, one brother Mike Lee of Florida, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Celebration of Life will be held in Roxy's honor from 2:00 to 6:00 PM Saturday August 16, 2014 at the Elmwood Rod & Gun Club in Elmwood.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Elmwood, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Sarah Ward August 18, 2014, at 8:02pm

   I was so sorry to learn of Roxy's death. We graduated from Menomonie High School the same year.
   My thoughts are with her family and friends at this sad time.

2. Maryann Dalpiaz August 6, 2014, at 1:42pm

   Knew Roxie from working at McMillan's. Great lady.

3. Cindy McManus August 6, 2014, at 12:00pm

   I use to live in Elmwood and I knew of Roxy but I didn't know her well, so I wanted to pass along my deepest sympathies on the passing of a very nice person. She will be missed by all that knew her, time heals all.

4. Lisa Murray August 6, 2014, at 8:42am

   Ron: Please accept our sympathies on your loss. Roxy was a great woman and a ton of fun. She will be missed! We sure had some great rides down to Exile back in the day! Huge hugs from Lisa, Kemer & Taj

5. Jamie Bowell August 5, 2014, at 7:29pm

   Mom you will be missed dearly! Thank you everyone who had been apart of her life. She always talked about everyone back there and how lucky she was to have such a great group friends.

6. Randi Tolonen August 5, 2014, at 2:37pm

   I worked at McMillan's the same time as Roxy. My sympathies to the family.

7. Dawn Schlosser August 4, 2014, at 6:51pm

   Sympathy to Ron and family. worked with Roxy at McMillans, she
   was a great lady. RIP Roxy God received another special Angel.

8. Wayne and Laurie Moga August 4, 2014, at 6:10pm

   So sorry to hear of Roxy passing. We always enjoyed visiting with her.

9. Tanya Kuehn August 4, 2014, at 3:58pm

   Ron, sending prayers your way. Roxy will be missed. Heaven gained a wonderful Angel.

10. Nancy Berger August 4, 2014, at 3:33pm

    Ron: I am so sorry to hear of Roxy's passing. Hold onto the memories you have of the time you two were able to spend together. Heaven has gained and angel.

11. Brenda Johnson-Parsons August 4, 2014, at 12:25pm

    Grew up with the family. Great lady! She will be missed!

12. Mandy Pfingsten August 4, 2014, at 11:16am

    Roxy was a wonderful person and will be missed.

13. Missy Roatch August 4, 2014, at 8:14am

    Roxy had an amazing spirit, a good sense of humor and loved life. She will be missed.

14. Jim & Lisa Morse August 4, 2014, at 7:09am

    Roxy was a very sweet woman who will be greatly missed by many.. Rest In Peace Roxy...

15. Kelly Verrall August 3, 2014, at 12:11pm

    Roxy was a wonderful lady and will be missed. Rest in Peace my friend.

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