Dolores M. Schoening

Dolores Schoening was called to Jesus' side on Sunday morning, July 27, 2008 at the age of 91. Dolores was born in Boyd, Wisconsin on September 29, 1916, daughter of the late Robert and Amelia (Bennen) Casper. On November 18, 1933, she married LeRoy Schoening, Sr.; he preceded her in death in February of 1983. During their younger years, the couple lived and raised their children in New London, where Dolores worked at Campbell's and also as the manager of the youth store for Cristy's. When the family moved to Appleton in 1961, she began work as a buyer and department manager for Gloudeman's, which later became McCain's. Dolores was a longtime and faithful member of St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, its Ladies Aid and Dorcas Society, and volunteered her time at the YMCA, the Bargain Garden, and helped with the autumn apples at Fox Valley Lutheran High School.

Survivors include her son: Bob (Sharon) Schoening of Appleton; a daughter-in-law: Bea Schoening of Neenah; three grandchildren: Brian Schoening of Appleton, Scott Schoening of Mishicot, and Beth (Pat) Brown of Neenah; four sisters: Iris Eggert of Thornton, Henrietta Kent of New London, Diane Casper of Wittenberg, and Donna Houg of Menasha. Dolores also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends at the Fox Valley Lutheran Homes Apartments. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son LeRoy in 2002, brothers Arvil (Evelyn) Casper, Donald (Louise) Casper, and Bob (Norma) Casper; a sister: Celeste (Harvey) Radke; and brothers-in-law Marvin Eggert, Dick Kent, and Ken Houg.

The Christian Funeral for Dolores will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at ST. MATTHEW EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH, 129 S. Mason Street in Appleton with Rev. Paul T. Schuler officiating. Entombment will be at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again at the church on Wednesday morning from 9:30 AM until the hour of the service. The family has suggested that memorial contributions be directed to St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
920-739-1231