Orva Chloe Tetschlag

Orva Chloe Tetschlag, 92, Sheboygan, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.

Orva was born April 18, 1929, in Cornell, to the late Henry J. and Adeline I. (Heschke) Hessler. She graduated from Cornell High School with the Class of 1947.

Orva was united in marriage to the love of her life, Dennis G. Tetschlag, Feb. 12, 1955, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cornell. They were married for 58 years, until his death Dec. 17, 2013.

Together, they raised four children: Brenda (partner Freddie Frentzel) Stolzenburg, Madison, David (Janet) Tetschlag, Sheboygan, Janet (Eugene) Renzelmann, Sheboygan, and Scott (Kristin) Tetschlag, Plymouth.

Orva had a strong faith; she was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. She was a member of the choir, Ladies Auxiliary and volunteered for many years in the church office.

She enjoyed card playing with the Mapledale Ladies and working crossword puzzles.

Her family was her pride and joy. She loved the time she was able to spend traveling with Dennis, and creating lasting memories with children and grandchildren.

She survived by her children; 11 grandchildren – Marie Stolzenburg, Carolyn (Theodore) Anderson, Kendra (Michael) Benson, Kyle (Gentry) Tetschlag, Kayla (Richard) Karius, Karlie (Cody) Harms, Laura (Matthew) Robinette, Joseph Renzelmann, Erik Tetschlag, Juliann Tetschlag and Kory Tetschlag; nine great-grandchildren – Hawken Anderson, Fox Balsiger, Finley, Elodie, Kade and Remi Tetschlag, Treyton Karius, Thomas and Easton Harms; sister-in-law – Audrey Nikisch; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers; a brother-in-law; three nephews and a great-grandson – Macklin Karius.

Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sheboygan, with the Rev. Timothy Mech and the Rev. John Berg officiating. Entombment will take place at the Lutheran Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family from 9 a.m., until the time of service, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Orva’s name.

The family would like to thank the staff of Sharon S. Richardson Hospice, for the care, compassion and support they gave our mom, and family.

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