Rhonda (Trowbridge) Sheese

Rhonda (Trowbridge) Sheese left this world on Saturday, March 2, 2024, which to her family, made sense...the only place she would have rather been on a Saturday besides at the ballpark or a gym would be in heaven reuniting with Denny. No, Rhonda wasn’t an athlete and she never watched professional sports, but as a sister, an aunt, even a great-aunt she rarely missed a game. Born January 6, 1951 to Charles and Catherine Trowbridge, Rhonda was the oldest of three children. Rhonda was a very bright child, and excelled in school, even at a young age. She was a 1968 graduate of Spencer High School. On January 18, 1969 she married the love of her life, Dennis Allen Sheese. Denny, a Vietnam War Veteran, supported and encouraged Rhonda as she continued to learn and work, owning and operating her own tax preparation and accounting business in Spencer and Gosport. Rhonda and Denny enjoyed motorcycle rides, vacations, and they loved their dogs; Duchess, Tippy, and Bo. Rhonda and Denny knew it would only be the two of them, but they were never without family. They gave a whole new meaning to the titles of Aunt and Uncle. They hosted sleepovers, held cookouts, attended little league games, went on family vacations and shopping sprees, hosted holidays and parties, and never missed a school event. Rhonda acted as a homework helper, synchronized swimming judge, and was always there to make her nieces and nephews laugh. Rhonda was quick to give advice (that you probably shouldn’t have listened to), tell a joke (usually dirty), and contribute to a cause (especially for children or dogs). It wasn’t unusual to see a large number of kids at Rhonda’s house (or in her van), as she loved to host after school gatherings for friends and teammates of Brian, Brad, Amber, and Hannah. The kids that she encountered knew that she loved them and in return, they loved her back. She was smart, funny, and a great role model. Rhonda is preceded in death by her husband of almost 50 years, Dennis Sheese, her brother Don (to whom she always referred to as “Bub”) Trowbridge, and her loving parents Charles and Catherine Trowbridge. She is survived by her sister, Debbie (Johnny) Greene, and sister-in-laws Jama Trowbridge, Marion Smith, and Shirley Strouse. Her memory will live on through her nieces and nephews; Brian (Amy) Greene, Amber (Charlie) Mullin, Brad (Brittany) Greene, Hannah (Brandon) Powell, Chrissy Pless, and Chad Taylor. She will be greatly missed by her great-nieces and nephews; Kalyn and Sophia Greene, Parker, Morgan, and Cooper Greene, Macy Mullin, Nola Powell, Steven and Timmy White, and Angel Taylor. Rhonda was a wonderful aunt, who never seemed to grow old. Her laughter was a constant presence. Her heart was solid gold. She cussed more than a sailor, especially at umpires and referees. In her eyes her nieces and nephews were the MVPs, top of the class, and always the best. To say that she adored them is an understatement. To say they were spoiled was the truth. She told them she enjoyed every minute she was with them, and they knew in their hearts that was true. A celebration of life for family and friends will be scheduled and shared at a later date. Donations in Rhonda’s memory can be made to the Owen County Humane Society (https://ochumane.org/donate-new/) or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (https://rarediseases.org/give-rare-disease-day/).

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Rhonda (Trowbridge) Sheese

January 6, 1951 - March 2, 2024