Funeral services for Wanda Sue Altermatt, 83, of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 26, 2026, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Wanda passed away on October 22, 2026, in West Plains, Missouri. She was born on December 16, 1942, in West Plains, Missouri, to Claude Arvil Collins and Maggie (Hatfield) Collins.She was united in marriage to Roy Dain Altermatt on December 15, 1962, in West Plains. Throughout their 64 years of marriage, Wanda and Roy were inseparable, sharing a deep love and devotion to one another and the family they built together.

Wanda took great pride in creating a loving home for her family and was an excellent wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a special talent for gardening, enjoying the planting and care of flowers and other plants. She also loved making greeting cards for friends and family, using her creativity to brighten their days and lift their spirits. Fishing with her beloved husband was another of her favorite pastimes.

Wanda was known for her sharp sense of style, her excellent cooking, and especially her delicious homemade pies, which were loved by everyone who had the pleasure of tasting them. She had a special way with animals and cared for them with great kindness. Above all, Wanda cherished her family and found joy in caring for those she loved.

Wanda was a member of Calvary General Baptist Church.

She is survived by her two children, Tawnya Rothermich and husband Rick of Pomona, Missouri, and Shawn Altermatt and wife Corena of Rolla, Missouri; two grandchildren, Gavin Dain Altermatt and wife Erica of St. Louis, Missouri, and Kianna Burtrum and husband Bo of Mountain Grove, Missouri; one sister, Becky Watkins of Kansas City, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy Dain Altermatt; three sisters, June Crow, Lois Hicks, and Goldie Hicks; and two brothers, Bob Collins and Sonny Collins.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to Calvary General Baptist Church and can be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 W Main St., West Plains, Missouri.