Florence Schoessler was born in Turner Oregon to George and Theresa Doerfler. She was the oldest of four children: Doris, Raymond and John Doerfler. She graduated from Sacred Heart grade school and St. Stephen’s high school in Portland.

After graduation she worked for the Catholic Book store. During the war she worked for naval supply providing material for Kaiser Shipping. She then became a secretary and bookkeeper for 7 Dee’s Nursery. She married Leonard Schoessler in 1944 and had three children, Gregory (deceased), Edward and Mary Schoessler.

In 1962, she originated the Santa Claus cookie tree which decorated the US Bank Building during the Christmas season for several years. That soon developed into the family Santa Claus cookie tradition. She was in charge of the dining room for the annual St. Ignatius Italian dinner for several years and developed many organizational processes that are still in use today. She was active in St Ignatius parish, for 62 years. She sewed many vestments for the church.

She loved to dance and play pinochle and bunko. She treasured the time she had with family and friends and enjoyed traveling and being in a crowd.

Florence died on March 23rd.

Funeral Mass

Thursday March 31, 2011 , 10:30am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church

Rosary for Florence Schoessler will be said at 10am, followed by funeral mass at 10:30am, March 31, 2011.

Facts Place of Birth: Turner, OR USA
Death: March 23, 2011
Place of Death: Portland, OR USA
Occupation: Secretary/Bookkeeper
Hobbies: She enjoyed sewing; loved to dance, play pinochle, and bunko; spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed traveling.
Organizations: St. Ignatius Catholic Church

Survived By Leonard, Spouse
Edward, Son
Mary, Daughter
Doris, Sister
Raymond , Brother
John , Brother
Melanie Hughes, Granddaughter
3 Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews Preceded in Death By George, Father
Theresa , Mother
Gregory, Son

Memorial Donations Memorial donations can be made to:
St. Ignatius School Foundation