Elizabeth Ruth "Betty" Schaekel
Elizabeth “Betty” Ruth Schaekel (Cairney) was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world after a heroic battle with many cancers on October 30, 2023, at age 64.
She was born to Thomas and Jane Cairney on May 8, 1959. She led many as managers of successful coffee shops and bakeries, becom…read more
Elizabeth “Betty” Ruth Schaekel (Cairney) was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world after a heroic battle with many cancers on October 30, 2023, at age 64.
She was born to Thomas and Jane Cairney on May 8, 1959. She led many as managers of successful coffee shops and bakeries, becoming a mother to many at Marquette University and Wisconsin Lutheran College.
Betty is survived by her 2 children, Ryan Schaekel (Jennifer Schmitt) and Shannon Uhrig (Schaekel), Son-in-law Matthew Uhrig, 2 grandchildren Lillian and Catcher. She is further survived by her brothers; Thomas (Aiko) and Robert (Diane) Cairney, and sisters; Laura (Brad) Winter and Kathryn Dunn. As well as many friends along the way.
Betty loved spending time in the kitchen, creating delicious meals and baked goods for her family, especially her legendary Christmas cookies. Betty loved time with family, and trips to see Tom and Aiko in California.
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In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Betty’s honor to Chix 4 a Cause https://www.chix4acause.org
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In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Betty’s honor to Chix 4 a Cause https://www.chix4acause.org
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Ryan Schaekel posted on 1/8/24
Hi Mom, it took me a while to find the words to place here forever. I miss you. I miss your baking, I miss your strong willed stubbornness, your snarky comments and dry sense of humor. I miss your traditions, and I hate how it will never be the same without you. I miss calling you for the way that YOU prepare a certain type of food. I miss the way that you always made me feel that I was needed. I miss talking with you about current events and how stupid the world is getting. I miss our trips to thrift stores and butcher shops. I miss Sunday dinners and sitting on the porch. I miss running on Ryan time and always hearing a comment about it. No one else in this world could make me feel this vulnerable without them. I'm mad at you for that, because I didn't know this, until you left. I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always. Always forever, your baby, I will be.