Orpha M. Schneider

Orpha was born on December 15, 1924, in Paris Township, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Loeffelholz) Kieler. She married Francis Schneider on June 8, 1948, at Immaculate Conception Church in Kieler. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2003. Orpha was an active member of Council of Catholic Women at Sinsinawa and Cuba City. She and Francis farmed near Louisburg until 1991 when they moved to Cuba City. Orpha was a great cook and was known for her famous “Schneider Spread” dinners. She will be remembered for her pies and particularly those chocolate chip peanut butter cookies. Orpha was a devoted wife and mother who never complained and was always willing to help. She enjoyed her canasta card club. Orpha won many ribbons at the Steele County Fair in Minnesota for her crocheting and quilting. She is survived by two daughters, Jane (John) Brant of Cuba City, WI, and Joann (Peter) Moothart, of Owatonna, MN; one sister, Sister Genesia Ginter OSF, of Milwaukee, WI; a brother, Arthur (Katherine) Kieler, of Hazel Green, WI; a sister-in-law, Elaine Ginter, of Edgerton, WI; five grandchildren, Jamie, Scott and Cory Brant, and Emily and Kayla Moothart; six great-grandchildren, Andrew, Jacob, Ally Orpha, Darcy, Hannah, and Hailey Brant. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Irene Kowalski; two brothers, Lester Kieler and Gene Ginter; a brother in-law, Donald Kowalski; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Kieler. The family would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque, Rose, Stephanie, Mary, Jean, Kelly, and Traci. Also Drs. Hermann, Baer, Gupta, and Brian Moran. An Orpha M. Schneider Memorial Fund has been established. Donations may be sent to Orpha M. Schneider Memorial Fund, 955 Co. Hwy H, Cuba City, WI 53807