Luella Scheele

BLACK EARTH-Luella W. Scheele, age 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. She was born in the town of Berry, on December 13, 1914, the daughter of Herman and Rosa (Marten) Wille, Sr. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Clarence C. Scheele on Nov. 2, 1937, in St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Middleton. Luella's family was the center of her life. She loved and gave unconditionally. She was so proud of her family. Luella always had time for you and the time was quality. She was a mother, grandmother and great friend. As a woman of strong faith Luella mastered the art of living and passed it on to her family with kindness and grace. Luella is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Nicholson and Mae (Gary) Sailing; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; three great-great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence; son-in-law, Dale Nicholson and grandson Steven Nicholson. Funeral services will be held at ST. MARTIN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2427 Church St., Cross Plains at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 with the Reverend Kirsten Curtis presiding. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Daniel Jarzemsky and the staff of Heartland Country Village. Memorials in Luella's name may be given to St. Martin's Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh