Cecelia Scheffler (Nelson)

Scheffler, Cecelia Florence DEERFIELD Cecelia Florence Scheffler, age 80, died on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. She was born in Ely, Minn., on Dec. 22, 1927, the daughter of the late Ann Koschalk Loisel and Andrew Loisel. Cecelia was a retired postmaster. She was a member of Eastern Star and White Shrine. As a member of Hope Lutheran Church in McFarland, Cecelia enjoyed participating in vocal choir and bell choir. She loved fishing the Great Lakes, traveling, animals, gardening and dancing. Cecelia was also a member of World Vision for 22 years. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Scheffler; daughters, Donna (David Feuling) Nelson of Cross Plains, and Nancy Nelson (Peter) Knupfer of East Lansing, Mich.; stepdaughters, Jocelyn (Collin) ONeal of Soldotna, Alaska, and Jeana (Scott Cotillier) Lawler of Madison; stepson, John (Michelle) Scheffler of Cottage Grove; grandchildren, Jason (Christine) Cartwright, Rebecca, Kelly, Sarah, Maria and Leta Knupfer, John, Jacob and Noah Scheffler, Annie ONeal, Holly and Kady Lawler, Melissa McCord and Angie; a sister, Marlene Roteman; brother, Richard (Catherine) Loisel; and several nieces and nephews. Cecelia was preceded in death by her stepdaughter, Jill Hollenzer. Funeral services will be held at HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3702 County Trunk Highway AB, McFarland, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, with the Rev. Chris Lee-Thompson presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m until the time of the service. Burial will be at Hope Cottage Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to HospiceCare Inc.