Nesta Karen Schoenfeldt formerly of Wild Rose, WI passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the age of 82. She was born to Carl and Doris (nee Thoren) Fritz on April 21, 1937. She married Richard Schoenfeldt on June 27, 1970.
Nesta was an EMT for Saukville Fire Department for over five years and later for Wild Rose Fire Department. She retired from Wisconsin Veteran's Home At King in 1999 as a dedicated CNA. Nesta enjoyed playing cribbage, yatzee, sheepshead and bingo. She was a long-time member of the Wild Rose Lions Club and a poll worker as well as past president for the American Legion Women's Auxiliary. Nesta loved baking and spending time with her family.
Nesta is survived by her children, Richard (Judy) Schoenfeldt, Toni (Gary) Fischer, Tami (Glenn) Viesselmann, Karen (Bob Ellisor) Schulz, and Kim (Tod) Becker; grandchildren, Jen, Richard "Chip" (Jennifer), Ryan, Brad (Angela King), Jena (Cy), Kate (Marty), Chris Jr. (Karli), TJ, and Amanda (Dan Hackbarth); great-grandchild, Palmer; siblings, Wayne (Fern) Fritz, Bruce (Carolyn) Fritz, Gary (Deb) Fritz and Wyatt (Nancy) Fritz; sister-in-law, Judy Fritz; special friend, Barb.
She was preceded in death by her husband Richard, brother Neil Fritz, daughter, Anita Schoenfeldt and son-in-law, Chris Schulz.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Parkside Community United Church of Christ (166 W. Dekora St. Saukville, WI 53080) with Pastor Susan Drake presiding. Nesta will be laid to rest next to her husband Richard at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Serenity Villa and Horizon Hospice for their care and support to Nesta.
The Eernisse Funeral Home of Port Washington is assisting the family with arrangements. On-line condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com