Schafhauser, Betty J. b. 20 Jan 1930 Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 2 Oct 2009: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1930 - 2009 (79 years) Has 2 ancestors and 4 descendants in this family tree.

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Name	Schafhauser, Betty J.
Born	20 Jan 1930	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Female
Died	2 Oct 2009
Obituary	5 Oct 2009
Appleton Post Crescent
Sturgis, (Schafhauser) Bette J. Bette Jane Sturgis (Schafhauser), 79, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 2, 2009, following a 2-year-long courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Appleton on January 20, 1930, daughter of the late Anna (Fux) and Herman Schafhauser. Bette married Harrison Sturgis, Jr. on May 8, 1954, and they recently celebrated 55 years together. She enjoyed being a wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. Bette was known for her infectious smile. She held a strong faith in God her entire life and God was always faithful to her. Bette enjoyed many hobbies such as rock gardening, crafts, sewing, crocheting, going to flea markets, collecting antiques, refinishing and reupholstering furniture, cooking, and playing card games with family and friends. She also had a love for dogs and cats. Bette was employed in the main office of Kimberly-Clark upon graduation from high school, and later trained as a vari-typist. After her youngest child graduated from high school, she was employed in the office of Bergstrom Paper and then P.H. Glatfelter Co. Bette was an active member of Christ the Rock Community Church and the Neenah-Menasha Elks Club. Survivors include her husband, Harrison; five children, Dr. Laura Sturgis, Hawaii, Dr. Mark Sturgis (Mary), Connecticut, Mike Sturgis, Neenah, Lisa Sturgis (husband, Joe Jackels) Kaukauna, and Tina Radosevich, Ohio; nine grandchildren: Lindsey, Stephanie, Ashley, Cristi and Erin Sturgis, Joshua and Tyler Heuer, and Justin and Josie Radosevich; and three great-grandchildren, Zoe, Landon and Morgan Sturgis. Other survivors include two brothers, Paul (Milly) Schafhauser, Oshkosh; James (Bea) Schafhauser, Appleton; one sister, Gertrude Krueger, Appleton; two brother-in-laws: James (LaVerne) Sturgis, Neenah, and Jack Sturgis (special friend Midge), Neenah; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bette was preceded in death by her parents; her parents- in-law, Hazel H. (Erdmann) and Harrison I. Sturgis, Sr.; brothers-in-laws, Harold Krueger and Jerry Sturgis; former sisters-in-laws, Jeanne Cronce and Donna Mattek; and niece, Linda Kasten. The celebration of Bette's life will be held at 11 am at Christ the Rock Community Church, W6254 Hwy 10-114, Menasha, on Saturday, October 10, 2009, with Pastor Rich Engle officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Neenah. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established for Shepherd's Care Community Outreach. The family would like to thank the staff of Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice, De Pere, for their wonderful care and concern, and especially Barbie, Elma and Lisa. Westgor Funeral Home 205 W. Doty Avenue Neenah 920-722-7151 Online Condolences: www.westgorfuneral homes.com Sturgis, Bette J. (Schafhauser) Bette Jane Sturgis (Schafhauser), age 79, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 2, 2009, following a 2-year-long courageous battle with cancer. The celebration of Bette's life will be held at 11 a.m. at Christ the Rock Community Church, W6254 Hwy. 10-114, Menasha, on Saturday, October 10, 2009, with Pastor Rich Engle officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Neenah. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established for Shepherd's Care Community Outreach. A full obituary appeared in Monday's Post-Crescent. Westgor Funeral Home 205 W. Doty Avenue Neenah 920-722-7151 online condolences www.westgor funeralhomes.com
Reference Number	6494
Person ID	I317785	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	2 Sep 2018

Father	Schafhauser, Herman, b. 23 Jul 1892, , , , Czech Republic , d. 7 Oct 1939, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 47 years)
Mother	Fux, Anna, b. 12 Jul 1903, , , , Austria , d. 1 Jan 1968, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 64 years)
Family ID	F206260	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Sturgis, Harrison Jr., b. 10 Sep 1929, Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin, USA , d. 26 Nov 2022, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 93 years)

Married 8 May 1954