Sherrill Lynn Schreiter remembered for teaching and family
Sherrill Lynn Schreiter of Sun Prairie died July 18, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living.
Sherrill Lynn Schreiter of Sun Prairie died July 18, 2026, at New Perspective Senior Living. She was 72. Born July 9, 1954, in St. Louis to Robert and Beverly Wolff, she married Gary Schreiter on August 15, 1974.
Family and career
Schreiter raised her sons in Fenton, Missouri, and later worked as a paraeducator for the Special School District of St. Louis County at Sappington Elementary School. Following retirement, she and Gary moved to Thompson Falls, Montana. She later lived in Kirkwood, Missouri, and the Madison, Wisconsin, area.
She enjoyed camping and biking with her sons, gardening, planting trees, reading and book clubs. Her family remembers her friendly nature and resilience through health challenges.
Survivors include her mother, Beverly (Wolff) Stephens; brother Brad Wolff; sons Bryan (Beth) and David (Jeongmi); and grandchildren Colin, Connor, Felix and May. Her father Robert and husband Gary preceded her in death.
Remembrance
A visitation and celebration of life were planned for August 21, 2 to 4 p.m., at Winn-Cress Funeral and Cremation Service, 5785 Highway Q, Waunakee, WI 53597. The family suggested memorial donations to Olbrich Botanical Gardens or Madison Public Library.
