Theresia was born in Batsch Sentiwan, Yugoslavia to Andreas and Theresia (Kasper) Schneider on October 17, 1936. She was a talented seamstress by trade. She enjoyed gardening and especially liked to cook and bake. She was a devoted wife, and her passion was caring for her family. Theresia had been a long-time parishioner of St. Angela Merici.
Theresia will be deeply missed by her children, Karl S. (Cynthia) Helfrich and Theresia (Alfred) Krist, grandchildren, Monica (Robert) Paskert, Michelle (Andrew) Goettemoeller, Karl S. (Veronica) Helfrich, Jr., Nicholas (Taylor) Krist, Maria (Logan Pringle) Krist, great-grandchildren, Henry, Reilly, Juliette, Mason, and baby on the way. She was the dear sister of Barbara Helfrich, and Elisabeth (Franz) Kopp, aunt and great aunt to many.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and brothers-in-law, Matthias and Niklaus Helfrich.
Visitation will be held at Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home 20820 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, on Wednesday November 29, 2023 from 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, 20830 Lorain Road, Fairview Park. The church is adjacent to the funeral home. Burial will be at Holy Cross cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Donauschwaben's German-American Cultural Center, 7370 Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls, Ohio 44138.