Angeline "Angie" Schoeppner

Angeline (Angie) Schoeppner, age 96, died Saturday, December 2, 2023, at home surrounded by her family in Las Cruces, New Mexico. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll. Fr. Timothy Schott will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll. A reception will follow in the Sharp Center in Carroll. The family will greet family and friends beginning at 10 a.m. Friday Morning. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Angie’s name to the Kuemper Catholic Schools Foundation https://kuemper.org/donate-now. Funeral arrangements are under the guidance of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Angie’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com. Angie was born on May 19, 1927 in Brayton, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Anna Thielen. She was a graduate of Carroll High School in 1945 after taking a college preparatory course. She attended Iowa State teachers’ college and taught school for 5 years. Thereafter, Angie served as a secretary for the Carrollton Consolidated School District. On June 28, 1949, she was married to Merle Schoeppner at St. Mary Church in Willey, Iowa. Following their marriage, the couple farmed for a short time in the Carrollton area, moving to Carroll, Iowa in 1955. Angie was employed for 11 years at General Electric, as the first women hired in Carroll as the Quality Assurance Control Operator. Angie was highly involved in her community as a member of the St. Lawrence Parish, Board of Director for New Hope, President and member of New Hope Family Association, and President of what was then known of as the Retarded Citizens Association. She was highly active in the Welcome Wagon society (in her earlier years), and a volunteer of the Hospital Auxiliary. Angie’s family will never forget her dedication and love to all of her children, but especially to her daughter Kathleen. She dedicated 65 years of her life giving Kathy the upmost attention and care. Angie is survived by her brother Ronald Thielen, sister Ana Mae Hacker, sisters-in-law Carol Schoeppner and Alice Thielen, daughter-in-law Judy Schoeppner of Las Cruces, NM, son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Mitzie Schoeppner of Las Cruces, NM, son and daughter-in-law Steve and Carol Schoeppner of Las Cruces, NM, 6 grandchildren (Kimberly, Tim, Collin, Ashton, Emerson, Jenna), 4 great- grandchildren (Avery, Brycen, Jameson, Claire) and one blessing on the way. Angie was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Anna, her brothers Charles and Franklin, her husband Merle, her son Mark, and daughter Kathleen. The family would like to give a special thanks to Gentiva Hospice for their excellent care, attention, and compassion to Angie during her time of need.

Angeline "Angie" Schoeppner

May 19, 1927 - December 2, 2023