Schuerer, Thomas I.

Other Events:

• Obituary: 4 Dec 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Thomas Ira Schuerer, Neenah, age 75, was called to eternal life after a short illness, surrounded by his family, Saturday, December 1, 2007. He was born in Menasha on October 26, 1932, to the late Oscar and Viola (Wagner) Schuerer. On August 18, 1956, Tom married Betty Redig at Holy Angels Parish in West Bend. He proudly served in the U. S. Air Force, during the Korean War and was fascinated by all aircraft, among his favorites were the Tiger Shark P40's and B52 bombers. Tom enjoyed the 29 years he worked for the Neenah Post Office until his retirement in 1997. An avid reader of World War II books and classical music, he could be found attending his eldest daughter's operas and his grandchildren's band concerts. His many interests included restoring furniture, making candles, being outdoors and traveling. Tom cherished time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, and will be missed tremendously.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty; six children: Debra Schuerer-DeNoon, Evanston, IL; Donald (Sally), Appleton; Karen (Vann) Willett, Appleton; Michael (Tammy), Plymouth; Patrick, Chicago; and Jennifer, Menasha; seven grandchildren: Nichole, Ryan, Matthew, Thomas, Mason, Mitchel and Cole; a sister, Millie Verbrick; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Rosiland Schuerer, Chuck, Bob (Judy) and Paul (Helen) Redig. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his brothers and sister: Frank "Hans," Robert and Mary "Dolly" Schuerer; brothers and sisters-in-law: Tom Verbrick, Phyllis, Bernard (Dorothy) and Larry Redig.
Services will be held Thursday, December 6, 2007, at St. Bernard Parish (1617 W. Pine St. Appleton). Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. with mass to follow. Military rites will immediately follow. Lunch will follow at the church. Committal St. Margaret Mary Cemetery, Neenah. A memorial will be set up in Thomas' name.
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Thomas married Redig, Elizabeth J. (daughter of Redig, Edward Bernard and Heinz, Laura Rose) [Group Sheet]

Donald married Rietveld, Sally (daughter of Rietveld, John and Koenen, Harriet) [Group Sheet]

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• Death Record - Civil: 23 Nov 2011
• Obituary: 30 Nov 2011; Appleton Post Crescent

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Death Record - Civil:
Name :Debra A Schuerer
Birth Date : 26 May 1957
Death Date: 23 Nov 2011
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Obituary:
Debra A. Schuerer-DeNoon, former member of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Chorus, died unexpectedly on Nov. 23. She lived in Evanston, IL for the past 22 years and recently worked at Natural Things, Evanston's Flower Market.
The Soprano sang with the Lyric Opera Chorus 1995-2010. Her solo roles at Lyric included Turandot's Handmaiden (Turandot, 1996-97, Bruno Bartoletti,
cond.), Salvation Army Girl (Street Scene, 2001-02, Richard Buckley, cond.), the Valkyrie Ortlinde (Die Walküre, 2002-03, two performances, Sir Andrew Davis, cond.), and Woman (Cavalleria rusticana, 2008-09, Renato Palumbo, cond.). She also understudied several roles as well.
Ms. Schuerer-DeNoon performed as a member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus (CSO) from 1986-1997, and she also appeared as a soloist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on the following occasions: Overseer, Elektra/Strauss, Daniel Barenboim, cond., Orchestra Hall (1995); Penitent Woman, "Scenes from Goethe's Faust"/Schumann, Christoph Eschenbach, cond., Ravinia Festival (1996); one of six solo voices, Moses und Aron/Schoenberg, Pierre Boulez, cond., Orchestra Hall and Philharmonie, Berlin (1999). She was selected to sing with members of the CSO Chorus on the soundtrack for Disney's Fantasia 2000 (the final section of Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance," James Levine, cond.).
With Indiana's Opera de Lafayette Ms. Schuerer-DeNoon sang solo roles in Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance and Mozart's The Magic Flute. She performed as a soloist with several area ensembles, including the James Chorale, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Evansville's Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Singers, and Ballet Company. With colleagues from the Lyric Opera Chorus Ms. Schuerer-DeNoon performed seasonally as a "LyriCaroler" in the Civic Opera Building lobby and elsewhere, dressed in Victorian-style costumes while singing holiday favorites. She also sang several recitals with Lyric colleagues at venues in Door County, Wisconsin.
For the past several years she was a professional member of the Chancel Choir of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Evanston.
A native of Neenah, Wisconsin, Ms. Schuerer-DeNoon graduated from Armstrong High School in Neenah in 1975 and attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she studied German and music/theater.
"Debra started taking voice lessons as early as 7th grade," recalls her sister Karen Willett. "She was in Swing Choir and Chamber Choir at Armstrong High School, and was highly involved in musicals. She also was involved with summer theater through the Recreational Department in Neenah. I can't remember a time that she DID NOT sing...it was her life passion!! When we were young girls, we would always put on little shows at family gatherings at our Grandparents' house in West Bend, WI mostly singing Mitch Miller songs. Such good memories."
"She was an avid reader, and her interests included art, horses, cats, movies, poetry, music, and of course flower arranging," notes Richard Jarvie, Ms. Schuerer-DeNoon's beloved partner and friend. "She often told me that the high point in her life was working in the Lyric Opera Chorus. Debra loved life, her family and friends, and most of all, singing."
Ms. Schuerer- DeNoon is survived by her loving partner of many years, Richard "Rick" Jarvie of Chicago. Also her beloved mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Schuerer of Neenah and special friend Bob Tuchscherer; two sisters and three brothers: Donald (Sally), Appleton; Karen (Vann) Willett, Appleton; Michael (Tammy), Plymouth; Patrick and partner John Keathley, Chicago; Jennifer and special friend Mark Wenzel, Menasha; seven nieces and nephews: Nichole and special friend Pat Madison, Ryan, Matthew, Thomas, Mason, Mitchel and Cole; one grand-niece: Nevaeh. She is further survived by Aunts and Uncles; Millie Verbrick, Rosiland Schuerer, Chuck Redig, Bob (Judy) Redig, Paul (Helen) Redig. Also survived by cousins and many beloved freinds.
She was preceded in death by her loving Father, Thomas I. Schuerer, Paternal and Maternal Grandparents as well as Aunts and Uncles.
Visitation will be held Thursday December 1, 2011 at ST. BERNARD PARISH (1617 W. Pine St. Appleton) from 9:00 a.m. until Mass at 12 Noon. The Rev. Dennis Ryan will officiate. Committal St. Margaret Cemetery. For on-line condolences please visit www.oconnellfh.com. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established.
A Chicago-area memorial and tribute concert is being planned.
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Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from November 25 to November 30, 2011