- Radloff (Dresang), Viola Nee: Schneider - Viola age 91, Appleton, WI, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at Appleton Medical Center. She was born April 2, 1917, daughter of the late John and Mary (Keller) Schneider. She grew up in Greenville and lived most of her life in Appleton. She married Willard Dresang in 1941. They had seven children and were together for 37 years until his death in 1978. She married Lawrence Radloff Sr. in 1980, sharing 4 years together before his death in 1984.
Viola was a long time member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Appleton, and a member of Appleton Knights of Columbus Ladies. She always had a kind word for everyone. She loved being with her friends, playing Sheepshead, dancing on Saturday nights and living at Zion Mutual Home.
Viola is survived by her children: Pamela Schueller, Reedsburg; Bradley (Patricia) Dresang, Ft. Atkinson; Annette (John) Taylor, Menomonie, WI; Mark (Wendela) Dresang, Arivaca, AZ; Paul Dresang (Jane Rademacher), Edwardsville, IL; Janell Dresang, Appleton; Jacqueline Dresang, Appleton; a sister, Eleanor (Elt) Jandrey, Appleton; a sister-in-law, Ellen Peckham, Appleton; a brother-in-law, John Dresang, CA; ten grandchildren: Rhein (Beth) Dresang, Christine Jasper, Sarah Noreen, Elaine Mudrik, Wayne Taylor, Natalie Dresang, Julian Dresang, Kenneth Dresang, Daniel Schueller, Paul Petrie; 15 great grandchildren: Anna, Leo, Max, Zoe, Peter, Aeva, Sienna, Corwin, Miah, Jan, Emelia, Annemarie, Julia, Hannah and Alexander and also a long list of special friends.
She was preceded in death by her husbands: Willard Dresang and Lawrence Radloff; two sisters: Marie McLaughlin and Leona Braun; two brothers: Edward Schneider and infant brother Norbert Schneider; and a granddaughter: Jaime Petrie.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, 2008, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 S. State St., Appleton, with Rev. Michael O'Rourke officiating. Entombment will take place at Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to LEAVEN, FISC (Financial Information and Services Center), St. Joseph's Food Pantry or the charity of your choice.
Brettschneider-
Trettin-Lederer
606 N. Oneida St.
Appleton WI 920-733-7383
www.btlfuneral.com
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1917 - 2008 (91 years)
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