Louise Schuster

Louise was born in Brooklyn, NY to Marie Stadelmaier and August Zahn on November 8, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Bill. Also preceding her in death were her twin brother, John of Dallas, TX and Charles of Ridgewood, NY. Louise is survived by her sister, Marie of Weott, CA.

Louise married baker William Schuster, on November 15, 1947. They had half a dozen children and a baker’s dozen grandchildren. They also had 8 great grandchildren. Bill and Louise met in Tannersville, NY. Bill was lost and asked Louise for directions to the local Catholic church. They were engaged that same year in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. She is survived by her six children: Linda Schuster-Pepe (Emidio) of Temecula, CA, William (Linda) of Phoenix, AZ, John (Ardel) of Phoenix, AZ, Nancy DiCarmine (Filippo) of Lynbrook, NY, Kathryn Anderson (George) of Monroe, NY and Thomas (Pamela) of Huntington, NY.

Louise’s parents moved the family to Wiesensteig, Germany when she was an infant and stayed there for several years. Louise, in keeping with her German heritage, loved pretzels (both hard and soft ) and Pilsner beer. Her lentils were legendary and will be sorely missed by all fortunate enough to have tasted them. New Year’s eve meant eating herring at midnight for good luck.

After Bill’s retirement, they wintered in Mesa, AZ and had the opportunity to travel. They enjoyed traveling on bus tours with the Franciscans. She was a member of St. Matthias Catholic Church for over 80 years. Louise fought the good fight, she finished the race and kept her Catholic faith.

We will miss her generous spirit and the “Call the Midwife” marathons. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Louise Schuster to St. Matthias R.C. Church, 5815 Catalpa Ave, Ridgewood, NY, 11385.