Ross Wandschneider

On February 6, 2025, Ross Foutaine Wandschneider of Oshkosh, WI passed away at the age of 89. He was peacefully surrounded by his loving family, devoted friends, loyal former Neenah High School baseball players and kind scholarly teachers.

Ross, a 1954 St. John's Military Academy graduate, a graduate of UW in 1958 and 1959. His teaching credentials were in physical education and drivers education in Neenah, WI. He was, also, the Neenah varsity baseball coach for 28 years.

After dating for 10 years, in 1959 Ross married his first love, Chloe Scharfenberg, which totaled 75 years of togetherness.

Ross was so blessed with heartfelt friends, caring students, loyal teachers and devoted Neenah baseball players, whom of which he had a special bond. The 1972 team won the State Baseball Championship, which hadn't happened before this date and hasn't been repeated since. He treasured all of his baseball teams.

Ross had various interests and activities, like bowling, golf, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, ice skating, hunting and trap shooting. No matter what activity, his signature was quiet, dry humor, bringing joy. He was community driven and was one of the founders of these organizations; NICE (Neighbors Involved in Community Environment), Milwaukee Street Neighbors, Protect Genesee Street, Defenders of the St. John's Bay, Care Committee for Martin Luther Church, supported candidates in Delafield, WI and Oshkosh, WI. Ross served on Oshkosh's Traffic Review Committee and served as an EAA docent for 28 years.

Surviving relatives are his wife, Chloe Wandschneider (Scharfenberg); daughter, Heidi Smith; grandchildren, Sam and Hannah; nephews, Kurt (Barb) Zipp, Philip Johnson; and one niece, Beth Johnson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Helen Wandschneider; grandparents, Ben and Clara; his brother Bob and sister Judy.

Relationships were important to him. It's true that the best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart. Thank you Ross for the gift of a warm heart.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated staff at ThedaCare in Neenah, Whispering Pines Rehab, Ripon Hospital, Oakridge Gardens Rehab, Hospice, Valley Nursing School and the Oshkosh Station 17 paramedics. All cared for Ross with compassion and dignity through his seven-week journey of incurable Lewy Body Parkinsons, which is a quick onset, fast moving disease that weakens body movement and muscle function.

A funeral service to remember Ross will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 338 N Eagle St, Oshkosh, WI 54902, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:30am. Visitation will begin at 10:00am and continue till the start of the service.

The burial will be held at Delafield City Cemetery on Monday, February 24, 2025 at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Tunnels to Towers and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Oshkosh, WI.