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Beatrice Scheller Obituary

Scheller, Beatrice Lillian

Beatrice L. Scheller, 87, of Oshkosh passed away at home surrounded by family. She was born March 29, 1927, in West Bloomfield, a daughter of the late Alfred and Irene Behm. She married Arthur Dale Scheller on April 23, 1949, in West Bloomfield.

Beatrice was a member of Emmanuel U. C. C. She enjoyed being a member of Daughters of Sarah, being a 4-H leader, gardening, cooking, fishing, road trips, gambling, and especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Beatrice previously worked for The Pentagon, Miles Kimball and Shopko.

Beatrice is survived by her loving eight children, Kristine Flack of Oshkosh, Dale (Susan) Scheller of Oshkosh, Sharon Scheller of Oshkosh, Debbie Scheller (Dave Kottwitz) of Waupun, Gene (Mary) Scheller of Strum, Gary (Julie) Scheller of Oshkosh, Brian (Christine) Scheller of Richland, MI, and Tracy Scheller of Oshkosh; siblings, Bernice (Wayne) MacFarlane of Oshkosh, B. Orville (Joann) Behm of Oshkosh, Dennis (Millie) Behm of Oshkosh, Beverly (Gary) Gensler of Weyauwega, Delmar (Joan) Behm of Fremont, Stanley Behm of Fremont, and Larry (Sherry) Behm of Fremont; sister-in-law Elaine (Bob) Caldwell of Lenoir City, TN; four grandchildren, Brittany (Josh) Webb, Cassie Scheller (Leandus Woodford), Emma Scheller, and Quinn Scheller; step-grandchildren, David Schrock and Aaron Courtney; a great-grandson, Leland Crane; and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Arthur; parents Alfred and Irene Behm; brothers Roger Behm and Alfred Behm Jr.; sisters Sandy Behm and Betty Behm; sister-in-laws Lucile Newell, Dolores Brooks, Nelda Knapwurst; a brother-in-law, Orin Scheller.

Funeral services for Beatrice will be held Tuesday, February 10, 2015 , at 11:30 a.m. at Emmanuel U. C. C. 1306 Michigan St., Rev. Andi Wolf officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the service. Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated for Emmanuel U. C. C.

Beatrice's family wishes to thank Dr. Klinkhammer, Wachtel Cancer Center and Affinity Hospice for all their help and loving care.

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Published by Oshkosh Northwestern on Feb. 9, 2015.

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Marc and Cheryl Miller

February 10, 2015

Sincerest sympathies to the family. She was an amazing woman, very friendly and fun to be around. May your memories of good times help you through your sadness.

Todd Nachtrab

February 10, 2015

My deepest sympathy to you're family ; God Bless

George Bongert

February 9, 2015

My sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the Family of Beatrice Scheller.
Dale and I were classmates at Oshkosh High school.

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