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Brian Scharrer
March 19, 2014
A great teacher and friend who helped enliven kids learning through her special spiritual methods. Sister truly cared about the kids she taught and made many memories. She will be truly missed by all the lives she touched along her path to God.
Jeanean Carter
March 9, 2014
Oh how we all loved Theresa. I don't ever remember her angry or in a "bad mood". She was always encouraging and always had time for me and those around her. I was remembering about the fun times I got to experience with Theresa. There were so many. I remember one time when she came to visit us in Michigan we got lost and we needed to get the attention of some people to ask directions. When she rolled down her window I thought she would say "excuse me" but instead she said "you hoo" and waved her hand. It was so funny that I couldn't stop laughing and for years we would joke back and forth and greet each other with "you hoo". When the aunties would come to visit there was always this time in the afternoon when mom and the aunties would lay down in the family room to take "a little nap". I'm sure it wasn't more than 30 minutes but that was FOREVER when I was a small one. I remember her showing me on the clock when I could come and wake them up and we could play again. Well I took the kitchen clock off the wall and moved the big hand to make it the wake up time so we could play. Of course I didn't think that all the way thru because they all had watches on and knew the time had been changed. However I remember this one time when Theresa said, "you know, I think my watch is broken and the time on it is wrong" and she got up and we played cards. What a cool aunt!! Another time I counted the money that my dad took out of his wallet at the end of the day. I said, "dad you have (some amount of money. I had added it up wrong so my dad said, "if I have that much there then you can have it". Well I was so excited but when Helen, Theresa and I recounted it there wasn't as much as I thought. However Theresa tried to gather up money from Helen and Joann to get the total to what I had thought it was so I could have it. (in case you are wondering we didn't get away with that). She made a scrap book full of pictures and letters which I will always treasure. When I thought about all the things and experiences we had together I tried to remember specific things that she liked to do and it occurred to me that I knew of her love for the outdoors and gardening and birds and nature (mother earth) but I really couldn't come up with what other specific THINGS she loved to do for herself. It made me sad but then it made me smile because it confirmed how selfless of a woman she was. It was never about THINGS it was always about people. She was happy to be apart of whatever we were doing as long as we were doing it together. Whenever I was around her she made it all about me and what I wanted to do and enjoyed. She was happy and content in all things. I do know that being with family was her favorite time and if she could incorporate the outdoors with that time then it was even better. I helped raise 4 children and now get to help with another in a second generation. It can be a difficult and exhausting task. She helped raise over 1500 children over three generations. That is mind blowing!! It was so touching to learn about the letters she still received from former students as recently as this past Christmas and the large attendance at her funeral; a true tribute to her! I have not listened to the tribute that my cousins sang in honor of Theresa with the song “gentle woman”. I just can't right now but I will soon and I know that it will exemplify her and her life. We are all better people for having Theresa in our family. I loved her very much and she will be missed.
Monica (Gust)Weis
March 3, 2014
I was so blessed to have had Sr.Theresa as my first grade teacher at St. Albert's in Milwaukee. She was the most loving, kind, and caring teacher you could ever want. That love inspired me to become a Catholic School teacher in first grade too. I saw her a number of times over the years at Teacher's conventions and I always thanked her for inspiring me to teach as Jesus did. I will never forget her. My deepest sympathy to her family and the School Sisters of Saint Francis. She was a true gem.
March 2, 2014
Sister Theresa's passing was very sad news; however, we can't help but rejoice in the fact that she is now in heaven with Our Father. We will always remember her - how can one forget her smile and positive outlook. I will always remember walking by her classroom and seeing the students working quietly, her classical music playing, and her sitting at her desk with a little smile on her face. We hold dear the memories we have of her and we send our sincere condolences to her family and the SSSF.
May God grant her eternal rest.
Jim, Jeanne and John Popke
March 2, 2014
Sister Theresa taught both of our boys, Sean and Kyle at St James in Menomonee Falls. We did keep in touch with Christmas cards usually. She was just so special introducing them to classical music and all types of birds. She will be missed but not forgotten ever because she and my mom went to heaven the same day.
Donna and Jerry Gariety
STAN AND CINDY JASKOLSKI
March 2, 2014
SISTER THERESA IS A SAINT, who taught us all how to live, with humility, happiness and always being concerned for and helping others. We were privileged to have her teach third grade to all four of our children, John, Mike, Amy and Jill, each of whom cherish her as a friend and a teacher. Each year she taught her class a song, using a mix of German/American words that started as 'Vas ist das here,......' about the nose, the eyes, the mouth and so on. To this day, we sing that song and fondly recall SISTER THERESA. She was at all four weddings and our 50th wedding anniversary. We often talked about loving our children, and prayed in the petitions at MASS, 'FOR OUR CHILDREN'. We now will pray to SISTER THERESA and for her family. And, we will always be thankful to her for her example of how to live!
the STAN JASKOLSKI FAMILY..........
STAN. CINDY, JOHN, MIKE, AMY AND JILL
March 1, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Sister Theresa's passing! She was such a wonderful person and I have many great memories of her and her teaching career.
Jean Kramer
February 28, 2014
Always a positive attitude and big smile on her face. I treasure all of the good memories and am glad the suffering didn't have to take any longer.
Lori Burbach
February 27, 2014
It is hard to find the words to say how Theresa has impacted my life and all the others she has touched. The kindness she showed and the sparkle in her eyes is something that will live on forever. May you rest in peace and pave the way for the rest of us!
Sharon Hermanns
February 27, 2014
So sorry for your loss. What a profound impact Theresa had here on earth and now she can continue that in heaven. Our prayers are with you. Sharon Hermanns (Pete and Rosie's youngest) and family.
February 27, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss, we hope that your memories will be a source of comfort as you grieve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Doug and Jan Goebel
Anna Guy
February 27, 2014
We are so sorry to learn that Theresa has passed on, I'm sure she's found peace. We are in Florida now but will keep all of you in our prayers. I'm so happy I had a chance to talk to her to her last year when she attended Mary Wirtz Abler's funeral. Our love to all of you. Pat and Annie Guy
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