Viola M. Schlichting age 90 of Newport, died peacefully on August 1, 2016. Preceded in death by husband Jerome, parents Christ & Martha, daughter Mary, sister Dorothy, brother Roman. Survived by loving children, Gail (Stuart) Hilderbrand, Ann Morton, Glen (Patty), Karl (Cindy), Lori (Rob) Grant; grandchildren Jacob, Joshua, Amber, Cody, Kelsey, Lindsay, Kailee, Megan, Mathew, Lexi and Daniel; siblings Lorraine, Delores, Gloria, Irene, Ruth; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Viola was born May 3, 1926 to Christ & Martha (Dullinger) Stich in St. Cloud, she grew up in Waite Park attending Cathedral High School in St. Cloud. After graduating from high school she spent some time exploring California, and moving back to Minnesota where she met Jerome Schlichting. They married in 1951 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Waite Park and shortly after built their home in Newport, where they raised their 5 children. Viola enjoyed spending time quilting, sewing, attending activities at the Senior Center and was involved in numerous groups at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She liked bowling especially Bowling for Dollars and was lucky enough to be on the show and win a car in the late 50's. She loved attending her grandchildren's activities when she was able to, and was a member of a German club keeping her close to her German roots.She will be missed by all who knew her.
Mass of Christian Burial 11 am Thursday, August 4, 2016 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church (920 Holley Ave. St. Paul Park) visitation 5-8 Wednesday, August 3 at Kok Funeral Home (1201 Portland Ave. St. Paul Park) and one hour prior to Mass at Church. Interment St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery. Memorials preferred to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church or Catholic Charities.
Visitation
Kok Funeral Home - Saint Paul Park
1201 Portland Avenue
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Service
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
920 Holley Avenue
St. Paul Park, MN 55071
Thursday, August 4, 2016
11:00 AM
Cemetery
St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery
St. Paul Park- On Hadley
St. Paul Park, MN 55071
Thursday, August 4, 2016
12:15 PM