PAT SCHUELLER

Pat Schueller Age 82 passed away Jan. 16, 2011, Tacoma Lutheran Home, surrounded by her loved ones. Pat was born 1927 in Madison, MN to Clarence and Nina Elsen. Pat met and married Robert Schueller of Dawson, MN. They had 4 children and then moved to WA. The family grew to 10; the family settled in Tacoma, WA 1965 and proceeded to raise their 10 children. Pat went to school and got her LPN degree and spent the rest of her career at St. Joe's Medical Center, from which she retired in 1998 to tend to her ailing husband. From that time on she spent her time between volunteer work and Hospice. Pat will be remembered for her love of nature, gardening, her compassion for giving and sharing with anyone she knew. Pat loved her garden and was happiest with her hands in the dirt. God better have a garden! Pat was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, daughter Margaret and brother Claude. She is survived by Mary (Dan), Mike (Debbie), Becka (Mike), Will, Albert (Michelle), Nina (Andy), Matt (Janette), Patsy (Allen), and Marcus (Phoebe); siblings Ed (Betty); Greg (Janet), Lori (Jim), Skip (Tom); 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. Memorial service 11am, Jan. 29th, St. Leo's Church. Remembrances or memories to: Hospice, FMG, or St. Leo's Hospitality Kitchen. Details for family remembrance in June forthcoming.