Theresa B. Schumacher

SCHUMACHER, THERESA B.

Theresa Schumacher, age 85, of Little Chute, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Oakridge Gardens. She was born on July 24, 1926 in Appleton, the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Welbes) Doerfler. On April 14, 1948 she married Clarence Schumacher at St. Therese Catholic Church. Theresa began her married life in Appleton and later moved with her husband and young family to Little Chute.

Theresa was employed at S.S. Kresge and later Wisconsin Bell. She enjoyed sewing and reading. She enjoyed short excursions in Wisconsin and her travels with her husband around the country.

Theresa volunteered at the Salvation Army soup kitchen in her youth. Years later she was a weekly helper at St. John's Mission Club in Little Chute.

She is survived by her children: Reginald Schumacher, Patricia Schumacher, Marilyn (Paul) Bethe and Anthony (Lori) Schumacher; five grandchildren: Nicholas (fiancée Melissa Symonis) and Stephanie Bethe; Rebecca, Matthew and Brian (Tracy) Schumacher; great grandson: Nolan Schumacher; sister-in-law: Germaine Doerfler; nieces and nephews: Tom (Lisa) and Fr. John Doerfler, Joyce (John) Green, Debbie (Don) Jones and Judy (Fred) Voeltz.

She is further survived by her husband's family. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Marion Schumacher, Germaine Schumacher, Maurice (Florence) Schumacher, Eugene (Eleanor) Schumacher, Marv (Leona) Schumacher, John R. (Katie) Schumacher, James (Donna) Schumacher.

Theresa is further survived by other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence and a daughter, Mary Rose. And her siblings: Dorothy (Tom) Kottmer, Henry, Fr. Camillus, O.F.M. Cap., Catherine and George (Verna) and Fr. Joseph, O.F.M. Cap. Doerfler.

Theresa is further preceded in death by her husband's family. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Peter (Betty) Schumacher, Raymond Schumacher, Harold Schumacher, Joseph (Mary) Schumacher, Mildred (Robert) Huss, Kenneth Hoffman. Nephews-in-law: Steven Schumacher and John Schumacher.

The funeral liturgy for Theresa will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, October 7, 2011 at ST. JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 Pine Street, Little Chute with Fr. Larry Canavera officiating. Interment will take place at the parish cemetery. A visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 am until the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John Catholic Church are appreciated.

We would like to thank the members of the Oakridge Garden team for their excellent care and consideration during our mothers stay at your home.

Wichmann Funeral Home
Tri-County Chapel
3212 S. Oneida Street
Appleton, WI 54915
(920)831-9905