Obituary for Eleanor A. Schield
Eleanor A. Schield, age 97, of Merrill, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017, while residing at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill.
Eleanor was born August 4, 1920, in the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Fred and Martha (Lambrecht) Kahre. She married Leslie N. Schield on September 18, 1943, in the Town of Pine River. He preceded her in death on June 16, 1993. Eleanor worked as a waitress for over 25 years in Merrill area restaurants. Eleanor was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill, where she was involved in the Ladies Aid, Mission Circle, the L.W.M.L, and the church’s food stand at the Lincoln County Fair. She also volunteered her time at Bethesda Thrift Shop in Wausau, and was a docent at the Merrill Historical Society. Eleanor’s work ethic began on the family farm in the Town of Pine River where she learned cooking, baking, and gardening.
Eleanor is survived by two daughters, Karen (John) Staff, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, and Cindy (Daniel) Rystrom, Dallas, Texas; one son, Lyle (Pam) Schield, Schofield, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Christopher (Tracy) Staff, Andrew (Jessica) Staff, Teresa Staff, Robert Rystrom, Carrie Mueller, and Bradley Schield; six great grandchildren, Trevor, Victoria, Logan, Chloe, Riley, and Brandon; and four step great grandchildren, Lucas, Dyllan, Brianna, and Mitchell. Besides her parents and husband, Eleanor is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Logerquist; and two brothers, Elmer and Arnold Kahre.
Eleanor’s funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 30, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill. The Rev. Raymond Connor will officiate. Burial will follow in Merrill Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sunday, October 29th at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill, and again after 10:00 AM Monday, October 30th at the church.
The family suggests that memorials be directed to St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill, the Merrill Historical Society, Interim Hospice, or Bell Tower Residence.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.
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Eleanor was born August 4, 1920, in the Town of Pine River, Lincoln County, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Fred and Martha (Lambrecht) Kahre. She married Leslie N. Schield on September 18, 1943, in the Town of Pine River. He preceded her in death on June 16, 1993. Eleanor worked as a waitress for over 25 years in Merrill area restaurants. Eleanor was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill, where she was involved in the Ladies Aid, Mission Circle, the L.W.M.L, and the church’s food stand at the Lincoln County Fair. She also volunteered her time at Bethesda Thrift Shop in Wausau, and was a docent at the Merrill Historical Society. Eleanor’s work ethic began on the family farm in the Town of Pine River where she learned cooking, baking, and gardening.
Eleanor is survived by two daughters, Karen (John) Staff, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, and Cindy (Daniel) Rystrom, Dallas, Texas; one son, Lyle (Pam) Schield, Schofield, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Christopher (Tracy) Staff, Andrew (Jessica) Staff, Teresa Staff, Robert Rystrom, Carrie Mueller, and Bradley Schield; six great grandchildren, Trevor, Victoria, Logan, Chloe, Riley, and Brandon; and four step great grandchildren, Lucas, Dyllan, Brianna, and Mitchell. Besides her parents and husband, Eleanor is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Logerquist; and two brothers, Elmer and Arnold Kahre.
Eleanor’s funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 30, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill. The Rev. Raymond Connor will officiate. Burial will follow in Merrill Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sunday, October 29th at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill, and again after 10:00 AM Monday, October 30th at the church.
The family suggests that memorials be directed to St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill, the Merrill Historical Society, Interim Hospice, or Bell Tower Residence.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Sunday
29
Oct
2:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services
903 E. Third Street
Merrill, WI 54452
Visitation
Monday
30
Oct
10:00 AM
St. John Lutheran Church
1104 E. Third St.
Merrill, WI 54452
Service
Monday
30
Oct
11:00 AM
St. John Lutheran Church
1104 E. Third St.
Merrill, WI 54452
Cemetery Details
Location
Merrill Memorial Park Cemetery
Memorial Drive
Merrill, WI 54452
Memorial Contribution
Bell Tower Residence
Interim Hospice
2402 Grand Ave.
Wausau, WI 54401
Wausau, WI 54401
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