Erma S. Koss age 98, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016, at Sun Prairie Health Care Center. She was born on March 19, 1918, on a farm between Wonewoc and Hillsboro to Edward and Bertha (Miller) Santas. She was married to Victor Koss for 58 years.
Erma worked in the spice department at Oscar Mayer for many years. She lived in Madison, Lake Sherwood, Sebring, FL, and Sun Prairie. Erma enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening, and knitting.
Erma is survived by her son David (Faye) Koss of Indianapolis; daughter Pat (Richard Ihle) Nachreiner of Sun Prairie; grandchildren Wade (Tanya) Nachreiner of Rio, Joe (Allison) Koss of Long Island, NY, Renee (Tim) Morrison of West Badin Springs, IN; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; step-sister Myrna; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, and 4 siblings.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon on Monday, April 25, 2016, at Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home 302 Columbus Street in Sun Prairie. Private burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens, 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 26, 2016, in Madison. Erma's family would like to extend a special thanks to all staff at the Sun Prairie Health Care Center.
Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home
Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-5400
www.newcomerfh.com