Therese F. Schickler (Russer)

Therese Schickler (Russer), born in Rochester, NY in 1928, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on August 18, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Eugene; and children, Tommy and Susan. She was the last living sibling to nine brothers and sisters: Eleanor, Agnes, Max, John, Mary, Ruth, Esther, Clare, and Barb. Therese is survived by her six children: Peter, Barbara (Sandy), Amy (Michael), Meg (Craig), Stephen (Traci), Martha (Tom), son-in-law Bob, their families, and many cherished nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Therese's life was a testament to her strength, resilience, and unwavering love for her family and community. After graduating from Rochester Nazareth Academy in 1945, she worked at Taylor Instrument in payroll and contributed to the family business, Russer’s Market. Her marriage to Eugene blossomed at a Holy Ghost Church dance, marking the beginning of a lifetime filled with love, shared experiences, and the joys of raising eight children. Her legacy extends to thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren, with more blessings surely to come. Her warm and generous spirit touched countless lives, earning her the affectionate moniker "Mother Theresa" from many who benefited from her kindness and support. Beyond her role as a devoted mother, Therese held various positions, her longest in the Gates Chili Middle School kitchen, where she cherished the camaraderie and laughter shared with her colleagues. Therese was known for her engaging humor, clever puns, and love of dogs and horses. She had artistic talents shone through her calligraphy and artwork. She enjoyed leisure time with games of Euchre, challenging crossword puzzles, reading books, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills. Summers at Conesus Lake created treasured memories for generations of her family. Family and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass at St. Pius Tenth Church on Monday, August 25th at 10:00 a.m. A celebration of life will also be held for close family and friends at the family home on Tuesday, September 23rd, at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Hall on Buffalo Road, a local hospice organization, or the St. Pius X Chili parish building fund.