Mary Ann Scholz, age 91, died peacefully on August 6, 2024.
Mary Ann was born October 25, 1932 in La Porte, Indiana.
She was the only child of parents Morris Feuer and Dorthy (Stockton) Feuer (both deceased).
Mary Ann was a proud 1949 graduate of La Porte High School.
She attended Ball State University, Indiana (Education) and Valporaiso University, Indiana (Music Performance).
Mary Ann married Edwin R. Scholz (deceased) on June, 12, 1955 in La Porte, Indiana.
The couple joyfully welcomed 3 children into their new home.
Daughter Kay (Joel) Shoemaker, St. Louis, Missouri, and sons Edwin Scholz, Littleton, Colorado and Robert Scholz , Winchester, California. All who survive her.
Mary Ann gave her exceptional musical gifts as a church musician, pianist, accompanist and organist.
She served at St. John’s Lutheran, La Porte, Indiana, Hope Ev. Lutheran, St. Louis and Good Shepherd Lutheran, Arnold, Missouri.
Mary Ann taught, tutored and mentored many private piano students. Taking great delight in the progress they made.
Mary Ann was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt.
She is cherished by grandchildren Aaron (Theresa) Welti, Allison (Garrett) Bosqui, Craig (Carolyn) Scholz, Paul (Lindsay) Scholz and Jett Scholz.
Mary Ann’s great joy was her great grandchildren. Jaxon Bosqui; JR, Ryder and Audrey Welti; Calvin and Georgia Scholz; and Margot Scholz.
Each treasuring their own knitted or crocheted keepsake from Mary Ann’s gifted hands.
Visitation (10:00am) and Funeral Service (11:00am) will be on Monday, 12-August at Hope Ev. Lutheran Church, St. Louis, Missouri.
Presiding is Reverend Randy Asburry. Kantor Matthew Janssen will serve as pipe organ instrumentalist.
Your memorials to Hope Lutheran’s “Music in a Sacred Space” fund, in lieu of flowers, will be greatly appreciated.
Mary Ann will be buried beside her husband on Tuesday,13-August in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, La Porte, Indiana.
She mentored me for years at the pipe organ at St. John’s in LaPorte. What a wonderful lady!!!! She taught me so much for many years!
I started my yearly search for Mary Ann after losing track of her a few years ago. She was a much admired older cousin who I loved dearly. Her mom and dad spent so much time with our family at the old home place in New Carlisle. I regret that we lost our communication these past few years.
I have lots of memories of Mary Ann and especially her parents. Dorothy was my cousin. We spent a lot of time at Dorothy, Maurie and Mary Ann’s house in LaPorte and I have a lot of good memories.
As my sister (Mary Jo) mentioned, we lost touch many years ago. Mary Ann was a wonderful person and fabulous musician. Wish we could have stayed in touch over the years.
Will offer that if any family members want to learn a bit about family history, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Wishing you all the best.