Rosella M. Schnagl

Rosella (Labus) Schnagl, 100 years old, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, at Oakwood Village – University Woods, Madison. Rosella was born on July 13, 1926, to Julia and Carl Labus in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Her parents farmed in Lower Dutch Creek, rural Bangor, Wisconsin.

She graduated from Bangor High School in 1944 and from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1949. She taught Spanish and German at Madison East High School up to when she moved to Minneapolis in 1955. In Minneapolis, she worked at Prudential Life Insurance until after she married.

Rosella married Ted Schnagl on November 26, 1955. While in Minneapolis, Ted worked in the Energy Industry and together they had two children. In the early 1970s, they purchased a motel and moved from Minneapolis to Merrill, Wisconsin. About ten years later, they moved to Fort Atkinson, where they purchased a laundromat in the area and were semi-retired. Rosella lived in Fort Atkinson for 30 years then moved to Attic Angel in Madison, and Oakwood Village within the last year.

She had many hobbies and interests. She loved to travel and visited many countries. She was a member of AAUW, Trinity Lutheran Church, and volunteered at the Hoard Museum and Meals on Wheels. She appreciated music and was a member of a choir up until she moved to Madison. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Rosella is survived by a daughter, Pamela Schnagl, grandson, Daniel Abel, a chosen granddaughter, Safire Anne, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted, her son, Steven Schnagl, her brother, Irvin, her sister, Ellenmae, and many cousins.

A private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the School District of Fort Atkinson.

Nitardy Funeral Home of Fort Atkinson is proudly serving the family.