Gerhard W. Schoessow

Gerhard W. Schoessow Gerhard Walter Schoessow, 93, of Mequon, peacefully entered into the kingdom of Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2020. Gerhard was born on September 28, 1926 to Bernard and Rose (Lueder) Schoessow. On October 10, 1926, he received the gift of eternal life in Holy Baptism. On May 28, 1939, he publicly confirmed and confessed his baptismal faith and was admitted to the altar to receive the medicine of immortality, Christ’s life-giving body and blood. Gerhard enjoyed years of playing league baseball, as well as being a member of the Lindenwood 4-H club and exhibiting his cattle at the Ozaukee County Fair. He graduated from Cedarburg High School, attended college, and served his country in the United States Army before taking over as the fifth generation operator of the family farm. Gerhard was an accomplished member of the WI Holstein Association serving on committees and was most proud of the Registered Holstein herd he built. Gerhard enjoyed cheering for the Green Bay Packers. He also looked forward to evenings of playing Sheepshead with family and/or friends. Perhaps most of all, Gerhard enjoyed attending church, spending time with his family and friends, and especially spending time with his great grandchildren who brought a smile to his eyes in his later years. He married Winifred Weber on August 28, 1954. Their marriage was blessed with five children: Rev. David (Jennifer) Schoessow of Superior, WI, Lori (Bruce) Born of Carmel, IN, Dean (Margaret) Schoessow of Mequon, Dale Schoessow of Mequon, Rev. Daniel (Courtney) Schoessow of Granton, WI. Gerhard is survived by his second wife, Dorothy, 11 grandchildren: Kimberly (David) Rusch, Andrew (Elizabeth) Schoessow, Matthew Schoessow, Michael (Samantha) Schoessow; Jonathon (Katie McDonnell-Fiance) Schoessow, Laura (Dan) Hoeschen, Erinn Born, Allison Born, Caleb, Abigail and Nathan Schoessow along with 5 great-grandchildren: Clara, Levi and Kolby Rusch, Bennett Schoessow and Colton Schoessow. He is further survived by his sister Cecilia Schoessow and many nieces and nephews. Gerhard is predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Rose Schoessow, first wife Winifred, grandson, Micah Schoessow, great-granddaughter, Lena Rusch, siblings: Monroe Schoessow, Lillian Stern, Elmer Schoessow, Elsie Ernst, Bernice Werner. Private graveside burial is on Saturday April 4, 2020 at 2:00 pm. A Divine Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving is planned for a later date. The family thanks the Mueller Funeral home, Cedarburg for their assistance. The family also thanks Pastor Carl Lehenbauer and Pastor Chris Conkling for their ministry and Lasata Care Center for the compassion and care provided. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 10729 W. Freistadt Rd., Mequon,WI 53097 or the Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation, PO Box 176 Cedarburg, WI 53012. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away; blessed be the name of the Lord. We give thanks to God our Father through Jesus Christ, our Lord, for His servant, Gerhard.