April 06, 1938 - September 08, 2021
She was born on April 6th , 1938 to August and Amalie Rieger in Odessa Ukraine. They immigrated to Hebron North Dakota in 1951 then moved to Milwaukee, WI. in 1953. It was at Jefferson Dance Hall where she would meet the man who would take her heart forever. She married Johann Hans Scheu on October 17th , 1958 after just 3 months of dating. They remained happily together until his passing on November 19, 2005.
They moved out west to California in 1961 and settled in Sacramento where Elvira worked for Foremost Dairy. Together with Hans, they started S & R Egg Ranch in Acampo, in November 1967. She was active in the business until her 80th birthday. Customers would often ask if she was in her office for a quick visit; she enjoyed interacting with all of them. In later years, customers would often tell her they came out with their grandparents as children. they now come with their families. When she was not keeping tabs on the business, she would find time to travel. She traveled to Europe, Asia, Russia, Africa, South America, Hawaii and to many national parks but her favorite way to travel was cruising. Of the many places she visited her favorite was the Mediterranean and Christmas Market cruising. Searching for that special tchotchke was the thrill of each trip. She was blessed to travel with both family and friends, and cherished the memories she made. She loved spending time with family and friends entertaining at her home where she hosted many parties from authentic Luau to spectacular 4th of July parties.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years Johann Hans Scheu, her parents August and Amalie Rieger and an infant brother Willie Rieger.
She is survived by her son Peter (Pati) Scheu, daughter Monica Scheu and grandchildren Christopher and Chelsey Scheu.
SERVICE
Funeral services will be held Monday September 20th 2021, at 11:30am at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is from 9am prior to the funeral service.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Scheu family.
