LEAF RIVER – Pauline Jennie Buttel, 93, of Leaf River, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport. Born July 10, 1924 in Forreston, the daughter of Christ and Ella (Meiners) Schoonhoven.
Pauline married Walter Roy Buttel on June 17, 1944 at the Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley. Pauline was a housewife helping on the farm and was the bookkeeper for Buttel Bros. farming and trucking. She was a member of the Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley, the Stephenson County Antique Engine Club where she worked in the lunch stand and was the queen from 1989 to 1990. During summers Pauline was either mowing her yard or working in her garden and flower beds. She was one of the best bakers around being known for her pies, cookies and her famous pancakes.
Pauline is survived by her son, Louis Buttel of Leaf River; grandchildren, Mark (Tracie) Buttel, Krissy Buttel, Megan Buttel, Anna Buttel; great-granddaughter Emily Buttel; several nephews and nieces.
Pauline is predeceased by her husband Walter Buttel; son, Larry Buttel; brother, Melvin (Jack) Schoonhoven; sisters, Edna Weegens, Mabel Buttel.
Funeral service was 11 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2018, with a visitation starting at 9 a.m. at Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd., German Valley with Rev. Grant Mulder officiated. Interment at Silver Creek Cemetery in German Valley. Arrangements by Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
