Elizabeth "Betty" M. (Rauscher) Schuster

Elizabeth “Betty” M. Schuster, 94, Wausau passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mountain Terrace, Wausau.

She was born May 21, 1929 in Dorchester, daughter of the late Edward and Theresa (Bachhuber) Rauscher.  Betty married Alvin Reynolds in Wausau on August 26, 1947.  She had three children with Alvin: Roxanne, Suzanne and Terry.  Later, she married Walter Schuster in 1982.  He preceded her in death in 1992.

Betty worked at Woolworth, Kresge’s and Connor Toy for many years and lastly for Nanik before retiring.  She enjoyed playing cards, dancing, making quilts and crocheting Afghans for relatives, friends and church.

Survivors include her son, Terry (Sue) Reynolds, Black Canyon City, AZ, her grandchildren, Nadine (Terry) Kaiser, Wausau, Tamara (Carl) Klump, West Allis and Richard Reynolds, Black Canyon City, AZ, five great grandchildren, Allyson Kaiser, Steven   Albee, Zachary (Michelle) Klump, Makenzie (Collin) Rideaux and Logan Klump.

Besides her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Suzanne Reynolds and Roxanne Percey, her sister, Cecelia Salzwedel and a brother, Frank Rauscher.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2023 at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau.  The Rev. Samuel Martin will preside.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff with Lakeland Caregivers, Mountain Terrance and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for the outstanding care and devotion they ALL shared with Betty while she was with them.  God Bless you all!!!