Ada M. (Bignell) Schaller
Ada May (Bignell) Schaller, 83, of Galesville, died peacefully, with her children at her side, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Saint Anne’s Nursing Home, Winona, MN, where she was a resident.
Ada was born April 11, 1940, to Vernon and Wilma (Juliot) Bignell in Pepin, and grew up in towns near Pepin. She was the first member of her family to attend college and earned her degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stout where she also met her future husband. On June 9, 1962, in Pepin, Ada married Maurice “Morrie” Schaller of Galesville. For most of their married lives, the couple lived in Galesville where they raised their family. Morrie preceded her in death, July 24, 2004. Prior to retiring, Ada was the Director of Food Service at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Nursing Home in Arcadia for over 28 years. Ada was a loving wife, mother, and dedicated volunteer to her community, church, and many service organizations. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Galesville and a passionate member of the Galesville Lioness Club where she served in many leadership roles. Both Ada and Morrie loved to serve others and made many friends through a lifetime of service to their community and the Lioness/Lions organization.
Survivors are her son, Michael (Wendy) Schaller of Aliso Viejo, CA; her daughters: Cynthia (Roger) Fry and Jennifer Schaller, both of Galesville; grandsons: Marcus (Nicole) Schaller and Mason Schaller, both of Plymouth, MN; Colin (Elena) Levaunt of Arlington, VA; and Ethan Giles of Galesville; sisters: Pat (Terry) Bengston of Suring, WI, and Jane (Len) Heitman of Durand, WI. Ada was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother, Norman.
Services will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023, 12:00 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 20335 W. Gale Ave., Galesville, with Pastor John Ashland officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Centerville. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.
Memorials may be directed to Saint Anne’s Benedictine Foundation, 1347 W. Broadway, Winona, MN 55987. Zwickey Funeral Homes, Galesville Chapel, is assisting the family.
