Bertha Elizabeth Stuckwisch
Bertha Elizabeth Stuckwisch
January 17, 1934 ~ January 21, 2012
Bertha Elizabeth Scheidt Stuckwisch, 78, of Taylor Road, died at 3:02 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at Four Seasons Retirement Home. Mrs. Stuckwisch received her Associate of Arts degree from Concordia University in Chicago and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Indiana University. She taught one year at Concord Lutheran School in Pagedale, MO, and six years at St. Peter's Lutheran School in Columbus. She then became a full-time mother and homemaker until 1985 when she joined Indiana Gas (Vectren). She retired in 1995. She had been an active member of several Lutheran churches and most recently was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. She often remembered vividly, when she was a teenager, the first time she was the organist at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Columbus. Over the years, she taught many children and adults in Sunday school and ChristCare groups Born in Columbus Jan. 17, 1934, Mrs. Stuckwisch was the daughter of Ed H. and Mary Armuth Scheidt. She married Harlan J. Stuckwisch Dec. 28, 1955. Survivors include her husband; sons, John (Vicki) Stuckwisch of Columbus and Stephen (Lisa) Stuckwisch of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Nick (Jennifer) Stuckwisch, Heather Stuckwisch, Jesse Stuckwisch, Stephanie Stuckwisch and Katie Stuckwisch; a great grandchild, Harlan Kenny and a brother, Morris D. (Marian) Scheidt of Columbus. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Marilyn Thomas. SERVICES: 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 21, 2012 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. VITATION: 2:00 till 8:00 p.m. Friday at Jewell-Ritman Family Funeral Home. BURIAL: Garland Brook Cemetery MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Lutheran Child and Family Services Lutherans for Life Worship for Shut-Ins
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January 17, 1934 ~ January 18, 2012
Bertha Elizabeth Scheidt Stuckwisch, 78, of Taylor Road, died at 3:02 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012, at Four Seasons Retirement Home.
Mrs. Stuckwisch received her Associate of Arts degree from Concordia University in Chicago and a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Indiana University. She taught one year at Concord Lutheran School in Pagedale, MO, and six years at St. Peter?s Lutheran School in Columbus. She then became a full-time mother and homemaker until 1985 when she joined Indiana Gas (Vectren). She retired in 1995.
She had been an active member of several Lutheran churches and most recently was a member of St. Peter?s Lutheran Church. She often remembered vividly, when she was a teenager, the first time she was the organist at St. Paul?s Lutheran Church in Columbus. Over the years, she taught many children and adults in Sunday school and ChristCare groups
Born in Columbus Jan. 17, 1934, Mrs. Stuckwisch was the daughter of Ed H. and Mary Armuth Scheidt. She married Harlan J. Stuckwisch Dec. 28, 1955.
Survivors include her husband; sons, John (Vicki) Stuckwisch of Columbus and Stephen (Lisa) Stuckwisch of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Nick (Jennifer) Stuckwisch, Heather Stuckwisch, Jesse Stuckwisch, Stephanie Stuckwisch and Katie Stuckwisch; a great grandchild, Harlan Kenny and a brother, Morris D. (Marian) Scheidt of Columbus.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Marilyn Thomas.
SERVICES: 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 21, 2012 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
VITATION: 2:00 till 8:00 p.m. Friday at Jewell-Ritman Family Funeral Home.
BURIAL: Garland Brook Cemetery
MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Lutheran Child and Family Services
Lutherans for Life
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Mrs. Stuckwisch was my favorite teacher – EVER! I had her at St. Peter’s as my 2nd grade teacher. She ALWAYS had a smile on her face and she taught me to love school and learning. I was surprised to see that she only taught for a few years. I had figured that she continued to teach long after I left St. Peter’s. I now realize how fortunate I was to be to able to benefit from being a 2nd grader during the years she taught. I remember coming into the classroom and Mrs. Stuckwisch greeting us with a smile. We were kept busy with so many fun activities it didn’t seem like learning. We were just having fun. But the skills she taught me helped me become a good student. She also taught us so much about God and how He loves us. She made me feel so loved and special. I have thought of her so many times since then and each time I remembered with a smile and I have always told everyone that she was my favorite teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I know she has a special place in your hearts as she does in mine.
I am so so very sorry for your sad loss. Bertha was a beautiful lady inside and out, she always had a smile on her face that lit up the room. I didn’t know her long, at least I had the opportunity to have the privilege of knowing her. She will be sadly missed by everyone including myself. God Bless!!!
Harlan, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. I’m certain my name means nothing to you. However, you are indeed one of the memorable educators from my childhood. I believe it was 7th grade 1962-63 (but not exactly sure). I will never forget how calmly you reacted when Kevin Molish and I were playing in the back of the classroom at Northside Jr. High and I accidentally poked him in the eye with a pencil. He ran out of the room screaming and my own panic aside, I couldn’t believe you didn’t follow him, responding that if he weren’t ok, he wouldn’t have been able to run out of the room. Well, besides the fact that I’ve never played swords with a pencil since then, you taught me the value of remaining calm in a crisis. I left Columbus in 1978, but have maintained contact with the community through CHS ’68 classmates and other friends. The Republic web site is how I learned of your wife’s passing. God bless you and thanks for your positive impact upon my life. John Baldridge, CPA Sr. Plant Accountant Del Monte Foods
Harlin, Sorry to hear the news, We are in Fl. and just heard about it. I really enjoyed Berte as an employee and friend. We didn’t even know she was sick. She was such a good person there’s no doubt she’s looking down and saying don’t be sad, be happy and enjoy life. Harlin take care of yourself. Wendell
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