Schroeder, Ile Mae

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• Obituary: 13 Nov 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Ila Mae (Schroeder) Hanson, 82, Greenville, at home with her family by her side was called to her heavenly home to be with God and her beloved husband on Nov. 12, 2011. She was born on July 23, 1929, the youngest daughter of William and Laura (Schulze) Schroeder. She was baptized Aug. 2, 1929, and confirmed April 8, 1943, at Trinity Lutheran Church in the town of Ellington.
She married Dean Roger Hanson on Oct. 10, 1959, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Neenah. Throughout their marriage they raised four children and enjoyed spending time with their eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild and she was looking forward to her second great-grandchild in May. In her younger years, Ila enjoyed participating in many sports including softball, curling, bowling, golfing and tennis. Later she enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren engage in sports and school activities. Ila was also devoted to watching sports on TV, especially her beloved Packers, and playing cards and Rummy Cube with anyone who was willing. Everyone who spent time with Ila knew her loving, caring, compassionate nature and her appreciation of watching all of her backyard animals (Louie the Squirrel and Big Red the Cardinal). As she was a devoted mother and grandmother, she will be deeply missed by her children and grandchildren.
Ila attended Hillsdale School, along with many of her sisters and brothers and graduated from Appleton Sr. High in 1947. She was employed by the CIA, Home Mutual insurance, Meyers Press, AAL and Valley Packaging. Later, she enjoyed driving bulk milk truck with her husband for 14 years.
Ila is lovingly survived by her three daughters, Susan (Michael) Bronk, Greenville; Debra Hanson (James Geitner), Greenville; Patti (Tim) Smits, Greenville; one son, Robert Hanson, Appleton; eight grandchildren, Brittany (Derek) Kornfehl, Crystal Reiter, Jenna Bronk, Alyssa Bronk, Justin Bronk, Tommy Kent and Kimberlie Kent (Jan Slater), all of Greenville; and Tyler Smits, Menominee; one great-grandchild, Dayton Kornfehl and a second great-grandchild expected in May. She is survived by her one brother, Bill (Menji) Schroeder, Appleton; one sister, Arline (David) Dabill, Neenah; one sister-in-law, Carol Hanson, Oshkosh; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who all thank God for the blessing of the time they had with her here on Earth.
Ila was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Dean Hanson; her parents, William and Laura Schroeder; three sisters, Ruth Freiburger, Marie Angell and Muriel Holz; one brother, Bobby Schroeder; five brothers-in-law, Alfred Lange, LaVern Hanson, Phillip Hanson, John Freiburger and Alvin Holtz; two sisters-in-law, Eleonora Hanson and Fern Lange; and one niece, Jean Flauger.
A funeral service for Ila will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, School and Julius Roads, Greenville, with the Rev. David Scharf officiating. Family and friends may visit at Valley Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and again on Wednesday at the church from 10 to 11 a.m.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the staff at Cherry Meadows and Right at Home in home care and assistance. We would also like to extend a special thank you to Patty Firkus for her compassionate care given to our mother and grandmother.
Valley Funeral Home
2211 N. Richmond St.
Appleton
(920) 733-5435
www.valleyfh.com
"Serving as would be Served"

Ile married Hanson, Dean Roger [Group Sheet]