Victor & Dolores Schueller

Victor J. Schueller, 81 and Dolores E. Schueller, 78, of 215 N. Third Avenue, Edgar, died Tuesday, February 22, 2005, near Yuma, Arizona as the result of a traffic accident. Dolores was born May 2, 1926 in Marathon, daughter of the late Philip and Amalia (Schlagenhaft) Ritger. Victor was born March 26, 1923 in Milan, son of the late Louis and Clara (Braun) Schueller. Victor and Dolores were married on September 1, 1948, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Dolores was a homemaker and member of St. John Catholic Church, Edgar and of their Parish Council of Catholic Women. She served as Secretary of the Schueller Company, Edgar for many years and enjoyed gardening and quilting. Victor served as President of the Schueller Company, Edgar for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Edgar, serving as an usher. Among the many civic involvements for Vic were his memberships in the Edgar Lions, the Edgar Park Commission, the Community Development Block Grant Board and the Edgar Chamber of Commerce. The Edgar Jaycees also honored him as Citizen of the Year. Vic enjoyed problem solving and tinkering with mechanics and woodworking. His talent for fixing anything in need of repair, earned him a constant stream of projects from family and friends alike. The Schueller's enjoyed traveling and spending time up North at the lake. Survivors include their children Nancy (Randal) Koehler, Edgar, Patty Steffeck, Stevens Point, Michael (Marie) Schueller, Edgar, Ron (Barb) Schueller, Kent, Wash., Jan (Jerry) Jacobs, Port Edwards, Gary (Cathy) Schueller, Edgar, and Kathy (Troy) Bargender, Stratford, 23 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Victor is survived by four brothers, Alois Schueller, Junction City, George (Dolores) Schueller, Edgar, Oliver (Helen) Schueller, Athens, Larry "Butch" (Sandy) Schueller, Edgar, four sisters, Dorothy Schueller, Marie Krause, Agnes Adamski and Jeannie (Ronald) Heidmann, all of Edgar. Dolores is survived by two sisters, Sister Rose Ann Ritger, Milwaukee, Arlene Masanz, Beloit, one brother, Philip, (Leona) Ritger, Wausau and a sister-in-law, Germaine Ritger, Marathon. Victor and Dolores were preceded in death by their parents and a son-in-law, Michael Steffeck and by Dolores' siblings, Marie Knauf, Sister Marcelline Ritger, Evelyn Straub, Loretta Blume, Adolph, Gerald and Alvin Ritger. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday March 1, 2005 at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Norman Boneck will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 4 - 8 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. There will be a parish rosary service at 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Victor and Dolores' name may be directed to St. John Catholic School, Edgar. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is in charge of arrangements. Our Mom and Dad were always there for us. Their grandchildren knew they could always count on them. We miss them so much it is almost unbearable. We love you Mom and Dad. You are now, "Safely Home".