Bette J. Schwartz met her Lord and Savior at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019 in New Perspectives, Apt. 326, surrounded by her loving family and supported by her many friends at New Perspectives. A mass of Christian burial was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5 at St Frances Cabrini Church with visitation before the mass starting at 12:30 p.m.
Bette was born Elizabeth Buksa on Sept. 13, 1932 at the Buksa farm in Rib Lake, to George and Helen (Bucki) Buksa. She became known to all as Bette. She received the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation at St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Growing up Bette attended the public grade school and graduated from Rib Lake High School as valedictorian, head cheerleader and band majorette in the class of 1950. On Sept. 1, 1951 she married Walter Schwartz at St. John the Baptist Church parsonage. She brought to that union her first born son, Don, who was adopted by the love of her life, Walter. Together they went on to have four more children, losing their last born child at birth, yet hard as that was, they always thanked God for the gift of life and love. Their married life would be shared for 59 wonderful years.
In the early years of their marriage the family resided in Milwaukee. Then in 1961, they purchased their beautiful ranch home in Jackson where they would raise their family and remain living and loving for the next 44 years. It was in Jackson, they would welcome all 10 of their grandchildren and many of their great-grandchildren. It brought them such joy and happiness each time they held a new born baby.
Bette worked outside the home most of her life, starting at Rib Lake Bank, then American Can Company in Milwaukee and Badger Laboratory and Server Products in Jackson, retiring in 1999. All the while she worked full-time she always had a clean home, a warm delicious meal on the table each day and an open door for anyone in need. In the summer months her garden was bountiful and she enjoyed canning, freezing and sharing that bounty. She always shared her love with those around her.
After Bette’s retirement and move to their beloved Condo in West Bend, Walter and Bette enjoyed meeting new friends and traveling this beautiful country. She also enjoyed many hours of cross-stitch, patching grandson’s blue jeans or repairing whatever came her way. Always sharing a cup of coffee and her homemade baked treats with whoever brought her sewing or just came for a visit.
For a number of years Bette enjoyed volunteering at The Threshold. It was a time of blessing for both Bette and the clients. She served at both the Rolf’s Ave. facility and the LVS Center. Another love of hers was singing in the Resurrection Choir at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Her voice was so very sweet.
In one of her last conversations Bette said “I thank God for my wonderful life…life is a journey, a journey of indomitable faith, never ending trust, and unconditional love.”
Bette is survived by her loving children, Don (Myrna) Schwartz, Maureen (Lynn) Dyrcz, Gayle (Rick) Steiner and Diane (Jack) Mayer; and her beloved grandchildren, Scott (Kelly) Dyrcz, Amy (Aaron) Haug, Lori Dyrcz, Andrea (Andrew) Kaehny, Robb (Chrissy) Steiner, Heidi (Michael) Prodoehl, Michael (Sara) Schwartz, Marc (Shaunna) Dyrcz and Melanie Schwinn. She is also survived by her precious great-grandchildren, Dylan and Jenna Dyrcz, Gavin, Maya, Malia and Grayson Haug, Elsa and Anya Kaehny, Mackenna, Ryan and Samantha Steiner, Brianna and Logan Prodoehl, Josephine and Zachary Schwartz and Aurelia, Autumn and Benjamin Dyrcz; her sisters-in-law, JoAnn (Buksa) Otto and Patricia Buksa; and her life-long friends, Delores Kenney, Arlene Tucker and Donna Sauer.
Bette was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter, whom she has longed to be reunited with since 2011; parents, George Buksa, Sr. and Helen Buksa Decker; parents-in-law, Mike and Margaret Schwartz; her infant son, Michael, her brothers; George, Dick and Mick Buksa; her sister-in-law, Florine Schwartz Buksa; a granddaughter, Katie Thomas; grandson-in-law, Tim Schwinn; and niece, Lynette Rau.
Star News [Medford Wis] Aug 2 2019
Bette was born Elizabeth Buksa on Sept. 13, 1932 at the Buksa farm in Rib Lake, to George and Helen (Bucki) Buksa. She became known to all as Bette. She received the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation at St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Growing up Bette attended the public grade school and graduated from Rib Lake High School as valedictorian, head cheerleader and band majorette in the class of 1950. On Sept. 1, 1951 she married Walter Schwartz at St. John the Baptist Church parsonage. She brought to that union her first born son, Don, who was adopted by the love of her life, Walter. Together they went on to have four more children, losing their last born child at birth, yet hard as that was, they always thanked God for the gift of life and love. Their married life would be shared for 59 wonderful years.
In the early years of their marriage the family resided in Milwaukee. Then in 1961, they purchased their beautiful ranch home in Jackson where they would raise their family and remain living and loving for the next 44 years. It was in Jackson, they would welcome all 10 of their grandchildren and many of their great-grandchildren. It brought them such joy and happiness each time they held a new born baby.
Bette worked outside the home most of her life, starting at Rib Lake Bank, then American Can Company in Milwaukee and Badger Laboratory and Server Products in Jackson, retiring in 1999. All the while she worked full-time she always had a clean home, a warm delicious meal on the table each day and an open door for anyone in need. In the summer months her garden was bountiful and she enjoyed canning, freezing and sharing that bounty. She always shared her love with those around her.
After Bette’s retirement and move to their beloved Condo in West Bend, Walter and Bette enjoyed meeting new friends and traveling this beautiful country. She also enjoyed many hours of cross-stitch, patching grandson’s blue jeans or repairing whatever came her way. Always sharing a cup of coffee and her homemade baked treats with whoever brought her sewing or just came for a visit.
For a number of years Bette enjoyed volunteering at The Threshold. It was a time of blessing for both Bette and the clients. She served at both the Rolf’s Ave. facility and the LVS Center. Another love of hers was singing in the Resurrection Choir at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Her voice was so very sweet.
In one of her last conversations Bette said “I thank God for my wonderful life…life is a journey, a journey of indomitable faith, never ending trust, and unconditional love.”
Bette is survived by her loving children, Don (Myrna) Schwartz, Maureen (Lynn) Dyrcz, Gayle (Rick) Steiner and Diane (Jack) Mayer; and her beloved grandchildren, Scott (Kelly) Dyrcz, Amy (Aaron) Haug, Lori Dyrcz, Andrea (Andrew) Kaehny, Robb (Chrissy) Steiner, Heidi (Michael) Prodoehl, Michael (Sara) Schwartz, Marc (Shaunna) Dyrcz and Melanie Schwinn. She is also survived by her precious great-grandchildren, Dylan and Jenna Dyrcz, Gavin, Maya, Malia and Grayson Haug, Elsa and Anya Kaehny, Mackenna, Ryan and Samantha Steiner, Brianna and Logan Prodoehl, Josephine and Zachary Schwartz and Aurelia, Autumn and Benjamin Dyrcz; her sisters-in-law, JoAnn (Buksa) Otto and Patricia Buksa; and her life-long friends, Delores Kenney, Arlene Tucker and Donna Sauer.
Bette was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter, whom she has longed to be reunited with since 2011; parents, George Buksa, Sr. and Helen Buksa Decker; parents-in-law, Mike and Margaret Schwartz; her infant son, Michael, her brothers; George, Dick and Mick Buksa; her sister-in-law, Florine Schwartz Buksa; a granddaughter, Katie Thomas; grandson-in-law, Tim Schwinn; and niece, Lynette Rau.
Star News [Medford Wis] Aug 2 2019
Bette J. Schwartz met her Lord and Savior at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2019 in New Perspectives, Apt. 326, surrounded by her loving family and supported by her many friends at New Perspectives. A mass of Christian burial was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5 at St Frances Cabrini Church with visitation before the mass starting at 12:30 p.m.
Bette was born Elizabeth Buksa on Sept. 13, 1932 at the Buksa farm in Rib Lake, to George and Helen (Bucki) Buksa. She became known to all as Bette. She received the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation at St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Growing up Bette attended the public grade school and graduated from Rib Lake High School as valedictorian, head cheerleader and band majorette in the class of 1950. On Sept. 1, 1951 she married Walter Schwartz at St. John the Baptist Church parsonage. She brought to that union her first born son, Don, who was adopted by the love of her life, Walter. Together they went on to have four more children, losing their last born child at birth, yet hard as that was, they always thanked God for the gift of life and love. Their married life would be shared for 59 wonderful years.
In the early years of their marriage the family resided in Milwaukee. Then in 1961, they purchased their beautiful ranch home in Jackson where they would raise their family and remain living and loving for the next 44 years. It was in Jackson, they would welcome all 10 of their grandchildren and many of their great-grandchildren. It brought them such joy and happiness each time they held a new born baby.
Bette worked outside the home most of her life, starting at Rib Lake Bank, then American Can Company in Milwaukee and Badger Laboratory and Server Products in Jackson, retiring in 1999. All the while she worked full-time she always had a clean home, a warm delicious meal on the table each day and an open door for anyone in need. In the summer months her garden was bountiful and she enjoyed canning, freezing and sharing that bounty. She always shared her love with those around her.
After Bette’s retirement and move to their beloved Condo in West Bend, Walter and Bette enjoyed meeting new friends and traveling this beautiful country. She also enjoyed many hours of cross-stitch, patching grandson’s blue jeans or repairing whatever came her way. Always sharing a cup of coffee and her homemade baked treats with whoever brought her sewing or just came for a visit.
For a number of years Bette enjoyed volunteering at The Threshold. It was a time of blessing for both Bette and the clients. She served at both the Rolf’s Ave. facility and the LVS Center. Another love of hers was singing in the Resurrection Choir at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Her voice was so very sweet.
In one of her last conversations Bette said “I thank God for my wonderful life…life is a journey, a journey of indomitable faith, never ending trust, and unconditional love.”
Bette is survived by her loving children, Don (Myrna) Schwartz, Maureen (Lynn) Dyrcz, Gayle (Rick) Steiner and Diane (Jack) Mayer; and her beloved grandchildren, Scott (Kelly) Dyrcz, Amy (Aaron) Haug, Lori Dyrcz, Andrea (Andrew) Kaehny, Robb (Chrissy) Steiner, Heidi (Michael) Prodoehl, Michael (Sara) Schwartz, Marc (Shaunna) Dyrcz and Melanie Schwinn. She is also survived by her precious great-grandchildren, Dylan and Jenna Dyrcz, Gavin, Maya, Malia and Grayson Haug, Elsa and Anya Kaehny, Mackenna, Ryan and Samantha Steiner, Brianna and Logan Prodoehl, Josephine and Zachary Schwartz and Aurelia, Autumn and Benjamin Dyrcz; her sisters-in-law, JoAnn (Buksa) Otto and Patricia Buksa; and her life-long friends, Delores Kenney, Arlene Tucker and Donna Sauer.
Bette was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter, whom she has longed to be reunited with since 2011; parents, George Buksa, Sr. and Helen Buksa Decker; parents-in-law, Mike and Margaret Schwartz; her infant son, Michael, her brothers; George, Dick and Mick Buksa; her sister-in-law, Florine Schwartz Buksa; a granddaughter, Katie Thomas; grandson-in-law, Tim Schwinn; and niece, Lynette Rau.
Star News [Medford Wis] Aug 2 2019
Bette was born Elizabeth Buksa on Sept. 13, 1932 at the Buksa farm in Rib Lake, to George and Helen (Bucki) Buksa. She became known to all as Bette. She received the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation at St. John’s the Baptist Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Growing up Bette attended the public grade school and graduated from Rib Lake High School as valedictorian, head cheerleader and band majorette in the class of 1950. On Sept. 1, 1951 she married Walter Schwartz at St. John the Baptist Church parsonage. She brought to that union her first born son, Don, who was adopted by the love of her life, Walter. Together they went on to have four more children, losing their last born child at birth, yet hard as that was, they always thanked God for the gift of life and love. Their married life would be shared for 59 wonderful years.
In the early years of their marriage the family resided in Milwaukee. Then in 1961, they purchased their beautiful ranch home in Jackson where they would raise their family and remain living and loving for the next 44 years. It was in Jackson, they would welcome all 10 of their grandchildren and many of their great-grandchildren. It brought them such joy and happiness each time they held a new born baby.
Bette worked outside the home most of her life, starting at Rib Lake Bank, then American Can Company in Milwaukee and Badger Laboratory and Server Products in Jackson, retiring in 1999. All the while she worked full-time she always had a clean home, a warm delicious meal on the table each day and an open door for anyone in need. In the summer months her garden was bountiful and she enjoyed canning, freezing and sharing that bounty. She always shared her love with those around her.
After Bette’s retirement and move to their beloved Condo in West Bend, Walter and Bette enjoyed meeting new friends and traveling this beautiful country. She also enjoyed many hours of cross-stitch, patching grandson’s blue jeans or repairing whatever came her way. Always sharing a cup of coffee and her homemade baked treats with whoever brought her sewing or just came for a visit.
For a number of years Bette enjoyed volunteering at The Threshold. It was a time of blessing for both Bette and the clients. She served at both the Rolf’s Ave. facility and the LVS Center. Another love of hers was singing in the Resurrection Choir at St. Frances Cabrini Church. Her voice was so very sweet.
In one of her last conversations Bette said “I thank God for my wonderful life…life is a journey, a journey of indomitable faith, never ending trust, and unconditional love.”
Bette is survived by her loving children, Don (Myrna) Schwartz, Maureen (Lynn) Dyrcz, Gayle (Rick) Steiner and Diane (Jack) Mayer; and her beloved grandchildren, Scott (Kelly) Dyrcz, Amy (Aaron) Haug, Lori Dyrcz, Andrea (Andrew) Kaehny, Robb (Chrissy) Steiner, Heidi (Michael) Prodoehl, Michael (Sara) Schwartz, Marc (Shaunna) Dyrcz and Melanie Schwinn. She is also survived by her precious great-grandchildren, Dylan and Jenna Dyrcz, Gavin, Maya, Malia and Grayson Haug, Elsa and Anya Kaehny, Mackenna, Ryan and Samantha Steiner, Brianna and Logan Prodoehl, Josephine and Zachary Schwartz and Aurelia, Autumn and Benjamin Dyrcz; her sisters-in-law, JoAnn (Buksa) Otto and Patricia Buksa; and her life-long friends, Delores Kenney, Arlene Tucker and Donna Sauer.
Bette was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter, whom she has longed to be reunited with since 2011; parents, George Buksa, Sr. and Helen Buksa Decker; parents-in-law, Mike and Margaret Schwartz; her infant son, Michael, her brothers; George, Dick and Mick Buksa; her sister-in-law, Florine Schwartz Buksa; a granddaughter, Katie Thomas; grandson-in-law, Tim Schwinn; and niece, Lynette Rau.
Star News [Medford Wis] Aug 2 2019
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