Theresa Schiffman

Theresa Schiffman

January 31, 1938 - September 10, 2019

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Theresa A. Schiffman, 81, of Potosi, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2019 at home. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson, Wisconsin, with the Reverend Richard Leffler officiating. A private family burial will occur at a later date. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2019 at St. Andrew Catholic Church and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the mass on Tuesday. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the Theresa Schiffman Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Theresa was born in Dubuque, IA to Alfred and Dorothy (Wallenhorst) Menne on January 31, 1938. She married Harold “Harry” Schiffman on May 15, 1957 in Potosi. Theresa and Harold farmed in Potosi for many years. She worked as a cook for the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity in Platteville and the Potosi School district. She was actively involved in the Sts. Andrew-Thomas Parish. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her flowers, reading, playing cards, and genuinely helping others.

Theresa is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harold “Harry” Schiffman; children, Nancy (Dale) Oyen, Diane (Alan) Bennett, Robert (Lisa) Schiffman, Roger (Sadiya Alilire) Schiffman, and Lori (Kevin) Pond; grandchildren, Joseph (Lacy) Oyen, Fatima Loeliger, Fatuma-Ayaan Rinderknecht, and Koshan Schiffman; great-grandchildren, Jaxon and Amelia Oyen; sister, Ruth Houtakker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Brad Oyen; brothers-in-law, Donald (Ruth) Houtakker, Paul (Delores) Schiffman, David Pearce, Al (Mary Lou) Feltes, Dick (Adele) Helbing, and Bert (Dorothy Chapman) Schiffman; sisters-in-law, Joyce (David) Pearce, Mary Lou (Al) Feltes, Adele (Dick) Helbing, and Jane (Terry) Bode.

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Debra L Droessler
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Please accept our sympathy and prayers. This a beautiful picture of a beautiful lady! She will be missed. Deb & Gary Droessler
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CHAD CHRISTIANSON
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I am saddened to hear this news. Theresa was our cook when I was living at the Delta Sig house. I enjoyed the food she made and our conversations during lunch. She treated us well and was there for advice when I needed it.
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Randy Weitz
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Very sorry to hear of your loss. Theresa was an absolute angel. I lived at the Delta Sigma Phi house from 1987-1990 where Theresa was our cook - I remember her sweet, quiet, laid back, and easy-going demeanor; not to mention the great meals she made. My memories of UW-Platteville and Delta Sigma Phi definitely include Theresa. She displayed Southwestern Wisconsin hospitality through and through. I'm jealous they're enjoying her tater-tot casserole that she's servin' up in heaven. A remarkable lady.
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Carrie Post
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A beautiful lady inside and out! Theresa and Harry are the first friends I made when I came to Potosi. They took our family under their wing, and helped us in so many ways! She is a true blessing to our community. Please accept our sincere condolences. Our prayers are with your family. We'll miss you, Theresa!
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Jeff Millard
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I loved my little talks with Theresa in the kitchen at the Delta Sig house, I have such fond memories or her, she alway was like a second Mom to us. Theresa was a saint for putting up with our shenanigans, prayers to the family Theresa touched many lives.
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Arthur Rowley
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Sorry for your loss, As a Delta Sig We have many fond memories of Theresa and her fine cooking. She was the mom figure that was closest to us while we were at school.

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