Mary Roete Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Roete of Oelwein, Iowa, who passed away on March 7, 2026, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Roete to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Vern McNellis and June McNellis; her brother-in-law Bud Strottman; her parents-in-law, Joe and Alice Roete; and her brothers-in-law, Roger Roete and Stan Blaue.
She is survived by: her husband Louie Roete; her children, Mike Roete, Sue Otto-Trophy (Russ) and Shelly Shell (Andy); her grandchildren, Drew Otto, Brooke Otto and Amber Shell; and her siblings, Kathy Weber (Tim), Bill McNellis (Mary Cae) and Donna Strottman.
