Harriet Martha Schauder, age 89, of Shawano, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior Jesus, on Sunday afternoon, November 13, 2016 at Theda Care Medical Center – Shawano.
Harriet was born on May 27, 1927 in Green Valley Township. She was baptized in Pulcifer on June 12, 1927. Harriet gave public testimony to her Christian faith at St. James Lutheran Church, Shawano on April 6, 1941. Her confirmation verse was her life-long hope. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father but by me.” (John 14:6) She graduated from St. James Lutheran School followed by graduation from Shawano High School.
On July 24, 1949 she was united in marriage to Glenn H. Schauder. They lived in Shawano all of their lives where Harriet worked as a bookkeeper at the family business – Schauder Shoes. Following the closing of the store she worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Martin’s Decorating, and Bohm Builders. Her beloved husband Glenn preceded her in death on May 20, 2012.
Harriet was a life-long member of St. James Lutheran Church where she served as a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School Teacher, Bethel Bible Teacher, Stephen Minister, Ladies Aid Treasurer, Congregational Secretary and on the Altar Guild. She was a regular member of various Bible classes and loved to attend worship. She was known for her acts of kindness, especially sending cards of celebration, encouragement and comfort to family, friends and acquaintances. Harriet was an avid reader and skilled card player. She loved knitting, canning, baking, gardening and spending time with family and friends at the family cottage on Cloverleaf Lakes. Her greatest love was her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She and Glenn were blessed with three children, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Harriet is survived by daughters, Christine LaNasa, Apple Valley, MN, Candice Kiel (Jeffrey) Reno, NV, son, Steven (Jane) Rochester, MN and her sister Betty Nemetz (Robert), Shawano.
A memorial service for Harriet M. Schauder will take place on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 2:00 PM at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano. Pastor Tim Griffin will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at St. James Lutheran Church from 1:00 PM until the hour of service. Private family interment will take place at a later date.
Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano Is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23:6)