Lori L. Schaus

May 24, 1954 - May 12, 2022

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Friday 6/3, 2:00 pm - 4:50 pm

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Lori L. Schaus (Laufer), 67, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at UW Hospital in Madison, while surrounded by her two children and husband.

There will be a memorial gathering at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on June 3, 2022, from 2:00 PM. to 4:50 PM. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home, beginning at 5:00 PM, with Deacon Randy Wells officiating.

On May 24, 1954, Lori was born in West Bend, Wisconsin, to Francis and Muriel (Moths) Laufer. After graduating from West Bend East High School, she attended college through the UW system. On May 27, 1972, Lori was united in marriage with Charles Schaus. Together they co-owned Schaus’ Bakery for more than ten years. Lori most recently worked for Guaranty Title Services, where she had been employed for the past 30 years.

Lori took pleasure in the simple things in life and looked at every day as a gift – even those days that weren’t going so well. Lori appreciated nature and loved listening to the breeze blowing through the trees, birds chirping, and toads croaking. She enjoyed feeding the ducks at Swan City Park, taking her dogs for walks, getting pedicures with her daughter, watching her grandson play sports, and sipping a Grain Belt while listening to the Brewers. Lori cherished her family and friends and spent as much time as possible with them. Lori always loved date nights with her husband, which usually consisted of ice cream and watching the sunset over the lake. In addition, Lori enjoyed taking the scenic route for annual family vacations to Door County and LakeVermilion in Minnesota and hikes on the Kettle Moraine trail.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Schaus of Beaver Dam; two children, Matt (Beth) Schaus of DeForest and Julie Schaus of Madison; her grandson, Carsten Schaus; four siblings, Jim (Donna) Laufer of Kewaskum, Sue (Tom) Cramer of Tower, MN, Janice (Edward) Haug of West Bend, Lee (Nathan Walker) Laufer of Bayside; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, and her dogs, Boomer and Zoey. Lori was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Carol Laufer, and several beloved dogs.

Lori L. Schaus (Laufer), 67, of Beaver Dam, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at UW Hospital in Madison, while surrounded by her two children and husband. There will be a memorial gathering at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on June 3, 2022, from 2:00 PM. to 4:50 PM. A memorial service willContinue Reading

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Lori, your smile now lights up the heavens. No number of candles can replace it here. God bless you.

Deepest condolences to Julie and her family. I never had a chance to meet Lori. However, having met her daughter Julie, I know she was a wonderful person. She had to be to raise someone like Julie. Sue Carlson Department of Biostatistics & Medical Informatics UW-Madison SMPH

May God keep you all in his care she will be missed by all. I remember working at the bakery with you both so much fun. My deepest sympathy

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed working with Lori at GTS many years ago. We managed to keep in touch with Christmas cards each year as I moved to Michigan. I loved hearing about all of you. Your Mom and wife was beautiful!!

With deepest sympathy to the family. I will miss our morning chit chats when walking by with Zoey & Boomer. A ray of sunshine always came along with her wonderful personality. Sadly missed, but never forgotten!!

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Our deepest sympathy to your family in your loss.

Dear Charlie, Matt, Julie and Lori’s family and friends, You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of Lori’s passing. Lori and I go way back to Holy Angels Grade School in West Bend, Wisconsin:) We made our First Holy Communion together 60 years ago on May 20, 1962. Love Lori’s continuous smiles and laughter!!! We also graduated from West Bend HS 50 years ago. Lori and Tom were Russell’s Godparents and we continued to see her throughout the years. Lori was such a soft spoken, calm, positive, smiley, intelligent, great sense of humor and laughter that bubbled out of her kind of person:) A big thank you Lori for sharing your little sister Janice with me 44 years ago, because she is more like my sister, than sister-in-law, I am so grateful. On your Eternal Birthday May 12, 2022 we Prosted you with a beer dear Lori Rest In Peace, Your Friends, Jane (Van Beek) & Tom Haug

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