Doris Schaller

Madison - Doris Schaller, 87, passed away on August 10, 2018, at Coventry Village Sebring Assisted Care Residence. She was born on June 25, 1931, in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin, the daughter of Carl and Cornelia (Swenson) Oimoen.

Doris married "Rick" Richard Schaller on June 27, 1953, in Daleyville, WI at Perry Lutheran Church.

She went to Madison Business College and later went on to work at the State Capitol. She then worked at the Jackson Clinic and found herself working as a Bookkeeper and Property Manager.

Doris was a tremendous mother, grandmother, and caregiver for her parents. Doris was a member of Midvale Community Lutheran Church and was also a Girls Scout Leader. Doris enjoyed cross stitching, playing bridge, golf, bowling with friends and family, cooking, baking, gardening, and reading. One of Doris' favorite things to do was to travel with her children. She went on numerous driving trips throughout Canada, and made several family trips to Hawaii and Mexico. Doris spread love and compassion everywhere she traveled.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Lester and Kenneth Oimoen.

Doris is survived by her children; daughter, Julie (John) Schaller-Schmidt, daughter, Joan (Tye) Steinbach and son, Michael Schaller; grandchildren, Chelsea Schmidt, Luke Schmidt, Sam Schmidt, Daniel Schmidt, Zachary Schmidt, Kyle Steinbach, Ellie Steinbach and Noah Schaller.

The family would like to thank the staff at Agrace Hospice Care and at Coventry Village Sebring Assisted Care Residence for their care.

A Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, WI on Thursday, August 16, 2018. A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Katie Baardseth will preside. Burial will take place at Sunset Memory Gardens following the service and a reception at the funeral home.

In honor of Doris, and in lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a tax-deductible donation to the following organizations: Agrace Hospice Care, Midvale Community Lutheran Church and Kenya Works.


Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road, Madison
(608) 238-3434