Ethel "Polly" A. Scholler

Ethel “Polly” A. Scholler, 73, of Fond du Lac, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Hospice Home of Hope, Fond du Lac.She was born on April 26, 1936, in Fond du Lac, a daughter of Lorenz and Ione Kellner Scholler.Polly attended St. Mary’s Elementary and Random Lake High Schools in Random Lake, which was her hometown until she graduated from college and began her teaching career. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1958 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree as she majored in home economics education.She taught home economics at Brandon High School from 1958 – 1960 and at Juneau High School from 1960 – 1964. From 1964 until 1993, when she retired, Polly was employed by the State of Wisconsin, working at two different locations. The majority of her 29 years was spent at Taycheedah Correctional Institution. She served first in the capacity of dietician/food service manager (1964-1970) and then as the foods and clothing instructor.While attending UW-Stout, Polly was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Throughout her teaching career, she maintained lifetime memberships in Wisconsin Education Association and National Education Association. In addition to these lifetime memberships, Polly was a member of various local, vocational, and technical education associations. Since her retirement, she was a member of the Fond du Lac Retired Educator’s Association, along with her social memberships, which include Fond du Lac Singles Group, Eagles Aerie Auxiliary #270, and the Rowdy Red Hats.Polly is survived by her brother, Michael Scholler and special friend, Linda Orth, of Random Lake; two nephews: Steven (Carrie) Scholler of Adell, and Matthew Scholler of Sheboygan; a great-nephew, Hayden; two great-nieces: Rylee and Abbie; a number of Scholler family members in the Random Lake area; special friends, Tom and Katie Soles; and members of her “second family”, the McMillans, of Beaver Dam.Preceding her in death were her parents, Lorenz and Ione Scholler; maternal grandparents, Mike and Alma Kellner; and paternal grandparents, Henry and Flora Scholler.The visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Friday, July 17, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 232 South Peters Avenue, Fond du Lac. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon on Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Luke Strand presiding and Rev. John Theisen as co-celebrant giving the Homily. Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Random Lake, with Rev. John Theisen officiating.The family would like to extend a special thank you to Froedtert Cancer Center, Heartland Hospice and St. Agnes Hospice Hope. A memorial fund has been established in her name.

Ethel "Polly" A. Scholler

April 26, 1936 - July 14, 2009