Reverend Frederick A. Bischoff

Bischoff, Reverend Frederick A., age 65, of Yorkville, formerly of Waterford, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital due to complications from COVID – 19 on January 21, 2021. Fred was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 16, 1955, the son of the late Ellsworth “Bud” and Beridella “Bea” (nee. Semerau) Bischoff. He spent his early life in Milwaukee where he was a graduate of Concordia High School. He continued his education at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Fred served as a Vicar in Beecher, Illinois for one year, and in two parishes in Montana: Redeemer Lutheran in Hardin and St. John’s in St. Xavier. On December 26, 1976 he married Lori A. Schoening. Reverend Frederick A. Bischoff was then called to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Waterford, Wisconsin where he served over 37 years as Pastor, Leader, and friend. The last eight years he served along with current Pastor Joshua Conradt. He retired in August of 2020, and Fred and Lori joined Grace Lutheran in Oak Creek. Fred looked forward to more time with his golf game, and carpentry projects around the house. He will be sadly missed by so many lives that he touched during his earthly journey.

Survived by loving wife of 44 years, Lori, of Yorkville, one son, Phil of Big Bend, two sisters-in-law: Suzanne (Robert) Sandison, Christine Krueger; brother-in-law, Steven (Suzanne) Schoening, nieces and nephews and many other loving relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents.

The Public is invited to a walk-through wake to pay respect (no family will be present at this time) which will take place at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 145 South 6th Street, Waterford, WI 53185, on Monday February 1, 2021 from 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM. Public Services with Pastor Taggatz and Pastor Conradt officiating will begin at 1:00 PM. The Public is invited to the Burial in the Church Cemetery following services on Monday. COVID – 19 protocol and CDC guidelines will be adhered to, masks required, and 6-foot distance between mourners. Thank You for your cooperation.
In lieu of flowers Fred’s family is asking for donations to either St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or Grace Lutheran Church.

Mealy Funeral Home
Waterford, Wisconsin
262-534-2233
www.mealyfuneralhome.com