Leona Schoenherr-Fischer
Leona (Wieting) Schoenherr-Fischer, 97, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at Country Terrace/VitaCare Assisted Living in Stratford.
Our little firecracker, came into this world July 4, 1924, born to Anton and Mamie (Seidelman) Wieting at home in Neillsville and was baptized Nov. 16, 1924. She attended Hillside Elementary and Neillsville High School, graduating in 1932. She later married Frederick Schoenherr, which resulted in the birth of six children, Ted (Jeanette) Schoenherr of Stratford, Carol (Jay) Dalton of Stratford, Diana (Don) Chrudimsky of Texas, Terry (Charlotte) Schoenherr of Stratford, Tommy (Nancy) Schoenherr of Stratford and Fred (Tina) Schoenherr of Colorado. They later divorced.
Leona worked for Ulrich Turkey Farms for 13 years, providing many with their Thanksgiving turkey, and later worked in housekeeping at St. Joseph Hospital in Marshfield. On April 12, 1980, she was united in marriage to Ralph Fischer, and the couple resided in Spencer. After his death in 2012, she moved back to the Stratford to be closer to her children.
Leona had a strong faith and instilled that into her children and grandchildren. At the time of her death, she was the oldest member at Zion Lutheran Church and was in “her pew” almost every Sunday morning. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, fishing, collecting salt and pepper shakers and later paint-bynumber. Leona was a lifetime member of the Stratford VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Besides five of her children, Leona is survived by 10 grandchildren (all serving as her pallbearers) Michele, Scott, Kim, Carmella, Todd, Tim, Tadd, Mark, Hannah and Zach; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons. She is also survived by five stepchildren and numerous stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Besides her husbands and parents, Leona is predeceased by her son, Ted; son-in-law Don; two grandsons, Daniel and Ron; two brothers; and two sisters.
Services will be held Friday, April 8, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church in Stratford at 11 a.m. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Andrea Fluegel will officiate, and burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery on Hwy 153. The service will be live-streamed at www.facebook.com/rembsfuneralhomes.
Memorials can be given in Leona’s name to her two favorite places, Zion Lutheran Church in Stratford and The Children’s Miracle Network.
Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at Country Terrace/VitaCare Assisted Living in Stratford and Moments Hospice for the compassionate care Mom received. She always said, “I really like it here.”
Condolences may be sent online at www.rembsfh.com.
The sparkle may have gone out here on earth, but just think of the fireworks show in heaven.