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Edith S <I>Scheuer</I> MacDonald

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Edith S Scheuer MacDonald

Birth
Mishicot, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA
Death
19 Dec 1996 (aged 77)
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
Plot
G-3-14-2
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EDITH MACDONALD
(1919 - 1996)

Edith S. MacDonald, age 77, passed away in Madison on Thursday morning, December 19, 1996, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born October 29, 1919, in Mishicot, Wis., daughter of the late Earl and Lilian Schenian Scheuer. Edith graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1936. She then attended the University of Wisconsin for two and one-half years (1937-1939), majoring in Philosophy. Completing her college education at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, many years later she received a Bachelor of Science Degree on July 28, 1966.

On November 10, 1942, she married Robert A. MacDonald. Edith and her husband built homes in the Manitowoc area for 20 years as MacDonald Consolidated Homes Inc. She was president of the Professional Womens Association, a Barry Goldwater Girl in 1964, ran for Assembly Women in the Second District, was a member of the Civil War Round Table, taught at Holy Innocents Elementary School, and was a volunteer for numerous organizations in Manitowoc County. Her many interests and hobbies included history, Bible study, music, reading, dog shows, travel, antiques and spending time with her grandchildren and her Scottie, Maggie.

Survivors include a son, Daniel A. MacDonald; her daughter-in-law, Tricia MacDonald; grandchildren, Katherine Q. and Daniel E. MacDonald, all of Madison. Also surviving are a brother, Robert Scheuer and his wife Florence; two nieces and a nephew, numerous cousins, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert in 1989.

Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers or gifts memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America 4-Lakes Council, 34 Schroeder Court, Madison, WI 53711.

Special thanks to the Georgetowne of Madison, Wis., Hospice of Madison, Marcy, Ellory, Jill and Father Jordan, for their exceptional help and support. A special thank you to Edith's nursing assistant and companion, Pat Patcke.

Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., December 19, 1996 P. A2

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EDITH MACDONALD
(1919 - 1996)

Edith S. MacDonald, age 77, passed away in Madison on Thursday morning, December 19, 1996, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

She was born October 29, 1919, in Mishicot, Wis., daughter of the late Earl and Lilian Schenian Scheuer. Edith graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1936. She then attended the University of Wisconsin for two and one-half years (1937-1939), majoring in Philosophy. Completing her college education at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, many years later she received a Bachelor of Science Degree on July 28, 1966.

On November 10, 1942, she married Robert A. MacDonald. Edith and her husband built homes in the Manitowoc area for 20 years as MacDonald Consolidated Homes Inc. She was president of the Professional Womens Association, a Barry Goldwater Girl in 1964, ran for Assembly Women in the Second District, was a member of the Civil War Round Table, taught at Holy Innocents Elementary School, and was a volunteer for numerous organizations in Manitowoc County. Her many interests and hobbies included history, Bible study, music, reading, dog shows, travel, antiques and spending time with her grandchildren and her Scottie, Maggie.

Survivors include a son, Daniel A. MacDonald; her daughter-in-law, Tricia MacDonald; grandchildren, Katherine Q. and Daniel E. MacDonald, all of Madison. Also surviving are a brother, Robert Scheuer and his wife Florence; two nieces and a nephew, numerous cousins, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert in 1989.

Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 10 a.m. until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers or gifts memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America 4-Lakes Council, 34 Schroeder Court, Madison, WI 53711.

Special thanks to the Georgetowne of Madison, Wis., Hospice of Madison, Marcy, Ellory, Jill and Father Jordan, for their exceptional help and support. A special thank you to Edith's nursing assistant and companion, Pat Patcke.

Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis., December 19, 1996 P. A2

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