Mary Louise Wieseler
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Mary Louise Wieseler, age 81 of St. Helena, Nebraska died on Monday, October 31, 2011 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton, SD.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family (Immaculate Conception) Catholic Church in St. Helena with the Rev. Eric Olsen officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in St. Helena, NE. Visitation will be on Thursday at church from 4-8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday at church one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Nick Wieseler, Jason Wieseler, Eric Wieseler, Nathan Haahr, Jeremy Olsen, Austin Wieseler, Jared Nigrin, and Devin Wieseler.

Honorary pallbearers will be all of Mary's grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mary Louise was born on March 18, 1930 in Wynot, Nebraska to John and Rose (Schulte) Hochstein. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School in Wynot and attended High School for three years at Nebraska City. She graduated from Mount Marty High School in Yankton, SD. Mary Louise was a piano teacher at Wynot High School for two years prior to her marriage. Mary Louise married Ralph O. Wieseler on July 6, 1950 in Wynot, NE.

Mary Louise was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and was active in the Altar Society, its choir, church liturgy committee, and the Catholic Order of Foresters. She loved her flowers, gardening and bird watching, especially her hummingbirds and finches.

She is survived by her husband Ralph of Coleridge; eight children and their spouses, Robert and Kathie Wieseler of Yankton, SD; Darrell and Barbara Wieseler of Maskell, NE; Ron and Paulette Wieseler of St. Helena, NE; Shirley and Roger Haahr of Laurel, NE; Carol and John Olsen of Sioux City, IA; Brad and Diane Wieseler of St. Helena, NE; Lois and Joe Nigrin of Blair, NE; Kenny and Jennifer Wieseler of Wynot, NE; 37 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 6 step grandchildren; one brother Don and Elaine Hochstein of Hartington, NE; two sisters Freda and husband Don Hoss of Lemars, IA; Delores Abbott of Redmond, OR; sister-in-law Sally Hochstein of Wayne, NE.

Mary Louise was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters and five brothers.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ralph and your whole family. Erv & Sharon(Hochstein) Promes Our sympathies to Mary's family and friends. I have fond memories of Mary--and Ralph when they attended many school and community events in Wynot. We had some great talks and sang a few songs (not so great) at Newman's. Bob Newman, Eagan, MN I remember the fun trips we had when Lois would take us home with her from CSM in Omaha. We always laughed a lot and felt at home when we were guests. Mary's zest for life and caring nature were so apparent. What an amazing woman! Connie Tippery So sorry to hear of the loss of Mary Louise. She will be sorely missed in our community. I will miss hearing her in the choir. Rest assured, she is singing very enthusiasically with the angels! May God grant your family peace in the days ahead. Jes Merkel Aunt Mary will be missed. She always had a way to bring sunshine to any room she was in. Lisa (Wieseler) Caton Our sympathies to the family of may Wieseler , may the Lord lend a comforting hand in your time of sorrow. from Duane & Linda Bair My sympathies to Ralph and family. I always remember the warm welcome from my Godmother Aunt Mary Louise. While I rarely saw her over these past 40 plus years, I hold her in my most pleasant memories. Ronald J. Hochstein (John & Sally's son) Richmond, VA Lois and family- I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I remember many wonderful experiences you shared about your mom through the years. What a special woman. You are in our prayers. Rachelle Heser and family I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. She will missed. Janice Guy O'Connor I was very sorry to hear of Aunt Mary's passing. She was truly one of a kind and we shall miss her greatly. My the Lord comfort you in your time of loss and sorrow. Doug Gale, Tacoma, WA Ronnie, I just heard your sad news. Always ask about your Dad when I am home, and just saw your Mom at church this summer. What a shock to hear of her passing. She and your Dad were always the life of the party - laughing and making everyone in the room feel good to be in their presence. The funeral is today - wish I could be there with you and your family. May the memory of her exemplary and wonderful life be a comfort. Maureen Bruening Jensen Lois and family, So sorry to hear about your mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember all the great times. She will be missed. Mary (Guy) & Mark Middleton Urbandale, IA I would like to extend my sincere sympathy on the loss of Mary. She was a great woman and cook. My prayers and support are with all of you. Rev. Michael D. Schmitz I will never forget Christmas Eve/Easter Sunrise masses and the beautiful singing from Mary, those times I hold dear to my heart. I want to express my sympathy to all of you and your families, may God bring a memory and a smile to mind when you are in need of your Mother's touch. My prayers to all of you, Peggy (Wiepen) Mach Just letting you know that are thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be missed at the Wynot school events it was always nice to see here there. I will miss her laying her hand on mine and smiling at me. Pam, Keith, Cody and Angelique Stappert

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