Sharon Jean Bouchette, age 83 of Clintonville, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, April 7.
Sharon was born February 2, 1940, in Oshkosh to Orville and Lillian (Rosanski) Schaefer. Theodore (Ted) and Sharon were united in marriage on April 18, 1958.
Sharon was an extraordinary wife and mother. She was the most beautiful soul who has touched many lives. She was very talented in her art, and made everyone intricate quilts for special occasions. She had a great love of gardening and flowers, and could make anything flourish. She loved reading, doing puzzles, loved being outside in the sunshine, and loved taking care of her miniature horses, chickens, and ducks. She would never pass up a road trip or a rummage sale.
Survivors include her husband Theodore “Ted” of 65 years; and six of their children. Theodore III (Kay) Bouchette, of Clintonville; Christopher (Diane) Bouchette, of Bear Creek; daughter-in-law Rebecca Bouchette of Destin FL; Laurie (Jeffrey) Anderson, of Nichols; Daniel (Carol) Bouchette, of Clintonville; Catherine (Steven) Vertz, of Appleton; and Sarah (Richard) Behrent, of Kaukauna. Nineteen Grandchildren: Amanda, Adam, Natasha, Benjamin, Jessica, Christopher Jr., Nicholas, Peter, Steven, Michael, Patrick, Angela, Jennifer, Joshua, Colton, Brittany, Megan, Alyssa, and Draven. As well as twelve Great Grandchildren: Jaimen, Xavier, Dylan, Calvin, Sara, Sophia, James, Isabella, Gabriel, Elsie, Arielle, and Brendan. She is further survived by her Brothers & Sisters; Jack Schaefer, of Sheboygan; Sandy Waters, of Adamsville, TN; Shirley (Glen) Neilson, of Oshkosh; Bruce (Peggy) Schaefer, of Conway, SC; Jill (Fred) Mathwig, of Pelican Lake; Jan (Ken) Fritz, of Darboy; and Greg (Nancy) Schaefer, of Oshkosh. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents Orville & Lillian Schaefer, of Oshkosh; Her son David Bouchette, of Destin FL; and her brother Rick Schaefer, of Oshkosh.
Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 18th at 1:00 at Beil-Dider Funeral Home, Clintonville, with Fr. Simon Minyati officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until time of service at the funeral home. Please go to www.beil-didier.com to sign the guest book or to send a card to the family.