Sixth Generation

265. Louise Caroline PINGEL was born on 24 October 1940 in Sparta, Sparta Township, Monroe County, WI.^34,87 She graduated about 1952 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.³⁵² from St. Paul's Lutheran School. She died on 24 January 2011 at the age of 70 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.³⁵²

Obituary Notes: "Louise Caroline Schleusener nee Pingel of Tomah, WI, entered heaven on January 24, 2011 with her husband at her bedside.

Louise was born October 24, 1940 to George and Bertha (Schueman) Pingel in Sparta, Wisconsin. She was baptized on November 10, 1940, and confirmed on May 1, 1954 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tomah. She attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Tomah, moving on to Martin Luther High School in New Ulm, MN. After high school, she attended Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN. Louise returned to Tomah to teach grade school.

She met Stanley Schleusener and they were married in Oct. 3, 1964. They resided in Tomah on the family farm until 1986. Louise and Stanley moved into town on December 31, 1986. She is remembered for serving her Lord as a church organist, church librarian, faithful mother and wife, and was also involved in Jesus Cares Ministry.
 
Louise worked at Fashion Fabrics, Pamida, and Wal-Mart. Her hobbies were journaling, taking long walks, and picking berries in the woods. She gave her family a constant example of Christian faith and love. 

Louise is survived by her husband of 46 years, Stanley of Tomah, and five children - Lynelle of San Jose, CA, Allen (Chanda) of Arden Hills, MN, Jean of Altoona, WI, David (Beth) of Cary, NC, and Bill (Kelly) of Tomah, WI. nine grandchildren - Linka, Liesl, Matthew, Noah, Luke, Kyla, Malia, Josiah, and Selah, her mother-in-law, Leona Schleusener of Sparta, a brother, Arthur Pingel of Sabin, MN many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.. 
Louise was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, her son Dale, a one grandchild, and her father-in-law.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 525 Superior Ave., Tomah. Pastor David T. Brandt will officiate. Burial will be at a later date.

Relatives and Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Sonnenburg Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau St. Tomah and at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM to the time of the service.  The family requests that memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Library or the Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society in Louise’s name."

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Louise Caroline PINGEL and Stanley SCHLEUSENER were married on 3 October 1964.³⁵³ Stanley SCHLEUSENER, son of Martin SCHLEUSENER and Leona Paulla DIETRICH, was born (date unknown).

Louise Caroline PINGEL and Stanley SCHLEUSENER had the following children: