Sophia L. Schmueckle

Sophia Schmueckle, 51 was reunited with her heavenly father and her beloved parents on December 22, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Sophia was born on August 30, 1960 in Chicago Heights, IL to Antonio and Mary (Stracci) Quattrocchi. On December 7, 1983 she married her soul mate John Schmueckle in Chicago, they have been an amazing team for the last 28 years. They were blessed with a strong, loving, daughter, and their first grandchild will make its spectacular arrival in spring 2012. Survivors include her husband John Schmueckle, Wausau, one daughter, Raeann (Chet Marquez) Schmueckle, Wausau, her mother-in-law, Mona Schmueckle, San Antonio, Texas. She is survived by her siblings, Dawn Quattrocchi, IL, Cindy (Lou) Dimeglio, IL, Tonette (Gary) Tilkens, Wausau, Sandy Quattrocchi, Rhinelander, Mary Quattrocchi, Wausau, Anthony Quattrocchi, IL, and David Quattrocchi, Mercer along with many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews, brothers-in-laws, friends and co-workers. Sophia had an incredible gift to make people laugh and to inspire them with her strength. She only had to smile at you and you were instantly friends. Even at the times when she was feeling like she had nothing left to give, she had a way of making people feel incredible and bringing out the best in everybody. She was the center of attention but not by choice, it was because the passion she had for life attracted people to be around her. She was a true gift from God and she loved the Lord. Anybody that knew her would tell you she enjoyed, singing, dancing, cooking, cleaning, going up north, spending time with family and friends, but most of all she enjoyed living. Words cannot express how much she will be missed but she will never be forgotten. We will continue to smile for the joy she has brought into our lives and the life she has given to everyone of us. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday December 27, 2011 at Christian Assembly-Assemblies of God Church, Wausau. The Rev. Dennis Romine will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m on Tuesday until the time of services all at the church. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Sophia's name. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com