Obit: Schauss, Evelyn Edna (1920 - 2015)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Ashley, Hein, Karls, McLevige, Matakas, Ohlsson, Powers, Ross, Schauss, Schauss-Tatreau

----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 12/17/2015

Schauss, Evelyn Edna (Hein) (14 JAN 1920 - 7 DEC 2015)

Evelyn Edna Schauss, 95, of Boulder Junction, died at her home on Dec. 7.

She was born on Jan. 14, 1920 in the town of Rib Lake to Conrad and Elizabeth Hein.

Evelyn graduated from Rib Lake High School in 1937. In 1944, she married Reuben Schauss from Westboro.

They moved to San Diego, Calif. where he was stationed in the U.S. Navy.

In 1946, they moved to Boulder Junction where they built and started “Schauss Woodworking and Boat Rental.” They were in business for 33 years. After retiring, they moved to Westboro, his family’s homestead.

She was involved with the V.F.W. Auxiliary, gardening, North Central Wisconsin Antique Steam and Gas Engine Club and they did a lot of traveling. After 23 years in Westboro, they returned to Boulder Junction to be closer to family. Evelyn was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Trinity Lutheran Church.

She is survived by five children, Judy (Renny) Ohlsson of Oskhosh, Richard (Anne) Schauss of Muskego, Carol Ashley, Robert (Trish Ross) Schauss, Warren (Diane) Schauss all of Boulder Junction; nine grandchildren, Ann Matakas, Barry Ohlsson, Jessica Karls, Elizabeth McLevige, Erica Powers, Matt Ashley, Rachel Ashley, Clayton Schauss and Jamie Schauss-Tatreau and 13 great-grandchildren.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband; infant son; brother, Kenneth Hein and parents, Conrad and Elizabeth Hein.

Visitation took place at Trinity Lutheran Church in Boulder Junction on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. Interment followed the service at Cemetery of the Pines in Boulder Junction.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church of Boulder Junction, American Legion Auxiliary of Boulder Junction, First Lutheran Church of Ogema or Premeau Schauss V.F.W. Auxiliary, Westboro.

Bolger Funeral Home of Minocqua and Woodruff is assisting the family, 715-356-3200 or visit www.bolgerfuneral.com  to share condolences.