Ottillie Danielson, age 99, of Neillsville, WI died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Neillsville Care and Rehabilitation Center.Ottillie Henrietta Louise Schoenherr was born on December 15, 1914 in the Town of Weston, Clark County, Wisconsin the daughter of Erich and Pauline (Steinberg) Schoenherr. She was baptized and confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Globe, Wisconsin. She attended Globe and Neillsville High School and then the Teacher's Training Course. She taught rural school. Ottillie and Otto Kunkel were married in Rockford, IL, July 30, 1935. They were blessed with one daughter, Grete. Otto passed away February 12, 1967. Ottillie married Arendt Danielson on January 23, 1977 at the Lutheran Church of the Prince of Peace in Menomonee Falls, WI. He passed away July 23, 1988. She was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church in Neillsville, a World Relief Worker, a Red Cross Volunteer, a member of the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the ELCA women, a member of the Senior Citizens Club and the Deutscher Klub.She is survived by one daughter, Grete (James) Riel of Menomonee Falls, WI, 2 grandsons, Thomas (Abigael) Riel and Mark (Kristine) Riel and 3 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Berdina Padrutt of Cross Plains, WI and Lydia Blaney of Neillsville. She is further survived by nieces, nephews and many friends.Ottillie was preceded in death by her parents, 2 husbands, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.Funeral Services for Ottillie will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 18, 2014 at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Neillsville. Pastor Judith Anderson-Bauer will officiate. Music will be provided by Jodi Rueth, organist and the Calvary Lutheran Church Choir. Interment will be in the Neillsville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday at the Calvary Lutheran Church.Casket Bearers are: Leroy Lezotte, Douglas Felix, Charles Brody, Harlan Larson, Franklin Mitte and Laverne Hammen.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Ottillies's family with Funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456
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