Beatrice TeStroete, 81, died Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Sheboygan Aurora Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Beatrice was born September 25, 1933 in Sheboygan to Albert and Laurietta (Nack) Damrow. She attended area schools, and graduated from Central High School in 1952. On Novermber 13, 1956, she married Calvin "Kelly" TeStroete in Dubuque, Iowa. They were married 36 years until Calvin preceded her in death on January 20, 1993. Beatrice faithfully attended Ebenezer UCC where she sang alto in the choir. She enjoyed Gardening and camping, and was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the World Wrestling Federation. She liked going to Oneida Casino with her children. She worked for the Manitowoc Canning Company, and Woolworths Department Store in the office doing accounting, and as an upolsterer for the Sheboygan Casket Company, retiring when they closed. She is survived first and foremost by her beloved best friend Gizmo who was her pet Shitzu. She is further survived by her 11 children Laurietta (Scott) Dittrich, Dale (Patricia), Robert (Susan), Wayne, Brenda (Matt) Hurst, David, Kevin (Tina), Lynn (Gary) Stanisch, Steven (Chrissy), Beth (Tom) Reese, and Michael (Danielle). Grandchildren: Shawn (Michelle) and Jerad (Lisa); Candice (Wyatt), Trina (Rob), Adam, Ann (Dave) and Lisa; Josiah (Tania), Zachary and Elizabeth; Jacob; Christopher and Matthew (special friend Kaycee); Jesse (Fiance' Kody), Bradley, and Nicole; Amanda, Elizabeth (Justin), Tiffany (Eric) and Alvin, Tyler (Britney) and Stephanie; Hayley and Hannah; Brittany (Special Friend Riley): 20 Great Grandchildren She is further survived by her sister in law Gloria TeStroete and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her brothers Ellsworth (Cleo) and Ralan (Marilyn) and sister Bernice Hartfield. Funeral Services for Beatrice will be on Friday, September 18 at 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer UCC, 3215 Saemann Avenue. Pastor Roger Mealiff will officiate. Friends and family will be welcome for visitation at the Olson Funeral Home and Cremation Service at 1132 Superior Avenue in Sheboygan on Thursday, September 17 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service begins. Her family extends their gratitude to Dr. Bryan Schmitt, Dr. Mark Lang, and the staff at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. A memorial fund has been established in her name.
