Louise was born to Charles and Edith (Thanel) Schaeffer on October 2nd, 1936. She wed Frederick Albert Hoesel on January 3, 1956. Louise was the mother of five children–Mike (Lori Hoesel) of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Diane (Dale) Seelhoff of Syracuse, Tom (Jodi) Hoesel of Callaway, Nebraska, Karen (Brad) Queen of Keller, Texas, and Elizabeth (Bruce) Bahnsen of Boulder, Colorado. Louise is survived by nine grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Louise graduated from Callaway High School in 1954 and lived in Callaway her entire life on the family farm.
Louise was an active member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway, Nebraska. She was an avid gardener that enjoyed canning, making meals for her family and being a part of the church community where she made many meals for those in need. She and Albert enjoyed playing card games with their local friends and taking trips to antique shows all around the Midwest. She enjoyed talking to her cousin, Gayle Johnson, frequently. The family would like to thank Kristen Berger for being a faithful friend and support to Louise during her years after Albert passed away.
She was preceded in death by her husband Albert, parents Charles and Edith and sister, Mary Alice Achterberg of Lexington, NE.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway with Father Jim Hunt, officiating.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 6:30 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway.
Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery in Callaway, Nebraska.
A memorial has been established in Louise’s honor, and kindly suggested to the St. Boniface Catholic Church.
Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefunerahome.com
