Betty Ann Schuller

Betty Ann Edrington Schuller, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother and highly esteemed Mother-in-law departed earth for heaven on March 11, 2013in Tulsa Oklahoma. Just past 87-years of age, Mrs. Schuller was born January 26, 1926 in Osceola, Arkansas, a town which was founded on the original 1500 acres of land purchased from the Seminole Indians by her great-grandfather and his brothers. Betty Ann becamethe bride of John P. Schulleron September 22, 1950. The happy couple moved to Hastings, MN after marriage where they raised their daughters, Vicki J. Siebenaler and Marcie A. Fessler. Betty is the last of her generation of Edringtons. Daughter Vicki is married to Steven L. Siebenaler. They have 3 daughters: Sarah Sousa (Nelson), Elizabeth Smith (Brent), and Rebecca Jaeger (Tom), 5 granddaughters and 2 grandsons (making it 5 great-granddaughters and 2 great-grandsons for Betty). Daughter Marcie is married to Kelly P. Fessler. They have 4 children: son John, daughter Ashley Perez (Joe), daughter Nikki, and daughter Given. Preceded to heaven on July 17, 2003 by husband John, Betty is alsosurvived by several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces andnephews. Joining Johnin greetingBettyupon her arrival to the Celestial Cityare two brothers,a sister and an infant daughter. Throughout her lifetime, Betty had a love for dancing and did so professionally. A favorite memory was dancing with famed actor Mickey Rooney in Hawaii.She is now dancing before the throne of God. She accepted Jesus as her savior in 1969, and became Spirit-filled soon after experiencing salvation, Bettyserved the Lordfaithfully thereafter and was known forzealous ministry and testimony of the goodness of The Lord. She hadthe joy of seeing many friends and relatives come to Jesus after receiving her testimony. Mrs. Schullerdevotedlycaredfor husband John for many yearsafter his healthbegan to fail. In cooperation with her sister Marjorie,Betty coordinatedfive "Depression Kids" reunions in Osceola, AR as well as an Edrington Family Reunion in 2000. Bettygreatly enjoyed researching her genealogyand had just completed her Edrington genealogy bookbefore her death. Heavenand earthare bothenriched by Betty's presence. The Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. Martin Siebenaler will be held 11am Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. Fifteenth St., Hastings, with visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment will be next to her husbandin the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.