Obit: Fischer, Leona (1924- 2022)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Fischer, Seidelman, Weiting, Schoenherr, Dalton, Chrudimsky

----Source: Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home (Stratford, Wood Co., WI) 3/29/2022

Fischer, Leona (4 July 1924 – 28 March 2022)

Leona (Wieting) Schoenherr-Fischer, 97, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Country Terrace/VitaCare Assisted Living in Stratford.

Our little firecracker, came into this world on July 4, 1924, born to Anton & Mamie (Seidelman) Wieting at home in Neillsville, and was baptized on November 16, 1924. She attended Hillside Elementary & Neillsville High School, graduating in 1942. She later married Frederick Schoenherr which resulted in the birth of 6 children, Ted (Jeanette) Schoenherr of Stratford, Carol (Jay) Dalton of Stratford, Diana (Don) Chrudimsky of Texas, Terry (Charlotte) Schoenherr of Stratford, Tommy (Nancy) Schoenherr of Stratford & Fred (Tina) Schoenherr of Colorado. They later divorced.

Leona worked for Ulrich Turkey Farms for 13 years, providing many with their Thanksgiving turkey, and later worked in housekeeping at St Joseph Hospital in Marshfield. On April 12, 1980, she was united in marriage to Ralph Fischer & the couple resided in Spencer. After his death in 2012, she moved back to the Stratford area to be closer to her children.

Leona had a strong faith and instilled that into her children & grandchildren. At the time of her death she was the oldest member at Zion Lutheran Church and was in "her pew" almost every Sunday morning. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, fishing, collecting salt & pepper shakers and later paint-by¬ number. Leona was a lifetime member of the Stratford VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Besides 5 of her children, Leona is survived by 10 grandchildren (all serving as her pallbearers) Michele, Scott, Kim, Carmella, Todd, Tim, Tadd, Mark, Hannah & Zach; 16 great grandchildren & 2 great-great grandsons. She is also survived by 5 stepchildren & numerous step-grandchildren & great-grandchildren.

Besides her husbands and parents, Leona is predeceased by her son Ted, son-in-law Don, 2 grandsons, Daniel & Ron, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Memorials can be given in Leona's name to her 2 favorite places, Zion Lutheran Church in Stratford and The Children's Miracle Network.

Sauter/Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Country Terrace/VitaCare Assisted Living in Stratford and Moments Hospice for the compassionate care Mom received. She always said, “I really like it here.”

The sparkle may have gone out here on earth, but just think of the fireworks show in heaven.


I was just thinking about this family a few days ago and wondering what the 3 boys names were. Well on a sad note I found out when I got this obit from Gesche. We all attended the same church many years ago.