Ida Marie Schlosser, age 92 of Montana City, Montana, passed away on May 9, 2011 at Country Life Assisted Living. The youngest of seven children, Ida was born on September 22, 1918 to August and Eva (Massett) Fleckenstein in Dodge, North Dakota.
After graduating high school Ida moved to Montana, later marrying the love of her life, George J. Schlosser on September 2, 1939 in Anaconda, Montana. They moved to Lewistown where she and George raised their family of seven children and worked together in the grocery business.
Ida’s faith and education were the values by which she lived. She was involved in her parishes where she lived and supported her children through their education at St. Leo’s School and in receiving their college education. Ida was also involved with modern arts, was a member of the St. Ann’s Guild of St. Leo’s Altar Society, the Catholic Daughters of America and the Elk’s Country Club in Lewistown, Montana.
Ida moved from Lewistown to Missoula in 1985 where she was involved in volunteer work with Aging Services working with four clients and was a Eucharistic Minister at St. Francis Xavier Parish. She enjoyed knitting, playing bridge, reading and traveling with her children. She finally moved to Montana City at Country Life Assisted Living where she lived the last seven years of her life with much joy. Ida was deeply loved by all who knew her.
Ida was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 43 years, George, in 1981 and her siblings, Paul Fleckenstein, Tony Fleckenstein and Lawrence Fleckenstein, Catherine Kopp, Magdalena Schumacher, and Helen Fleckenstein. She is survived by her children, George Schlosser of Helena; Carolyn (John) Snively of Missoula; Fr. Richard Schlosser of Great Falls; David (Joan) Schlosser of Bozeman; John (Karen) Schlosser of Laurel; Robert (RoxAnne) Schlosser of Belgrade; Christine Schlosser of Pullman, Washington; grandchildren, Steve (Rhonda) Schlosser, Doug (Lisa) Schlosser, Travis Hudyma, Michele (Kevin) St.George, Jan (Dan Redford) Dunn, Teresa (Tim Cutler) Schlosser, John (Michele) Schlosser, Jr., Leiba Schlosser, Elisa (Keith) Toler, Benette Schlosser, Charine Schlosser, Dan Snively, Ruthie (Rob) Harper, Matthew Schlosser, Michael Skansgaard; 14 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.
Ida’s family extends their gratitude to Bonnie Staples and her staff at Country Life who cared for Mom with much love.
Vigil Service is scheduled at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Lewistown, Montana. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the St. Leo’s Catholic Church with interment to follow at the Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Retz Funeral Home in Helena and Creel Funeral Home in Lewistown. To offer a condolence or share a memory of Ida, please visit: www.retzfuneralhome.com.
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Lynn Weaver says
George and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this time. We think of you often.
Lynn And Donna Weaver
Lawrence Baum says
I was named for Ida’s brother Lawrence by her neice, Madelaine (Kopp) Baum. I was very fortunate to spend a day with mothers “Aunt Ida” when she was in Missoula. She was my best source of family history and an absolutely wonderful person. RIP Ida. You are truly missed.
John ferguson says
David, So sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family will be in our prayers. God bless,
John
Patricia Lemens says
Wish to express my sympathies to the Schlosser family. Ida was very special to me and will be missed.
Lily Anderson Roach; Hawken, Everett and Belle says
Ida was a beautiful, amazing woman! My children and I have very fond memories of her. She will be missed!
jessica says
My sincerest sympathies to your wonderful family. Ida was one of the most wonderful women I have ever had the privilege of having in my life. She was always there with kind words and love. She will be deeply missed by country life and me.
Fort Collins Biedscheids says
Father Schlosser and Family, Very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peggy Thelen says
Fr. Dick, my condolences on the loss of your Mother. She sounds like a great woman !
Shirley Chance says
May the family of Ida know they are in my prayers and have my deepest sympathies. Ida was such a blessing to work with.
My fondest memories are her need to portray dignity and elegance. She always had to have her hair done and be dressed nicely for all meals she attended. She had her jewelry on and looked awesome. She also always had a smile for you and a hug.
She has taught her family well,I have not met a family member who did not have a certain tenderness and a kind heart. Heaven has definitely gained another angel. May God bless you all and be with you now in you time of sorrow. I love and will miss you Ida.
Betty Brewer says
Michele & Kevin, We are so sorry to hear of Ida’s passing. Know that you all are in my prayers. Know that she is in Heaven looking down on all of you and will always be with you.
Love,
Betty & John Brewer
John Curry says
Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
James Delaney family says
Fr. Dick, and family-
we are sorry for your loss. Your mom was always so proud of her children. You are in our thoughts.
Jim and kids
Melissa says
Ida is missed daily by all who knew her! She made a great impact on everyone, and taught me much about mothering!