Ethel I. Schliepp

Ethel I. Schliepp, age 94, passed away on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc. She was born on May 28, 1928 to Stanley and Ruby (Kluth) Atkinson in Portage.

Ethel is survived by her children, Richard Schliepp, Jeffrey (Cecelia) Schliepp, Donald (Kathy) Schliepp and Linda (Bill Rodgers) Worley; grandchildren, Troy Schliepp, Trista (Dan) Fisher, Jason (Suzanne) Schliepp, Nicole (Nate) Brown, Dawn (Bryan) Bode, Michelle (Brian) Steinke, Katie (Matt) Lindemann, Kyle Schliepp; great-grandchildren, Nolan Pitre, Alexis Schliepp, Aiden Schliepp, Tillman Schliepp, Kiley Brown, Colton Brown, Lucas Bode, Audra Steinke and Dalton Steinke; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester; her parents; son, Charles; daughter, Laurna; and brother, Robert Atkinson.

Ethel was proud to be a cook at Westfield High School. She loved baking, hummingbirds, gardening, and the Green Bay Packers. Most of all, Ethel enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be held at Pardeeville Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in Ethel’s name to the Alzheimer's Association.

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When I come to the end of the road,

And the sun has set for me,

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little – but not too long,

And not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that we once shared,

Miss me – but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take,

And each must go alone.

It’s all a part of the Master’s plan,

A step on the road to Home…

- Author Unknown