Georgia Ann Schuetzler

Georgia Ann [Lorenz] Schuetzler - loving mother, wife, teacher, friend and all around good-hearted person - passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 in Wenatchee, WA from respiratory failure as a result of her extended battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) . She was 73 years old. Georgia was born in Kelheim, Germany, on November 23, 1947 to Melvin and Gunda Lorenz. She spent much of her early years in Germany and graduated from Nuremburg American High School before attending college in Munich, Germany and eventually the University of Minnesota, where she received her BS in Education. Immediately upon graduation she became a teacher of Social Studies at Minnetonka East Junior High School, where she remained for 7 years. On August 27, 1973, she married Mark Schuetzler and shared a warm and happy relationship for almost 48 years, giving birth to both of her sons in Indianapolis. Georgia lived in Hopkins MN, Buffalo NY, Indianapolis IN, Neshanic NJ, Mobile AL, Houston TX, and Palm Harbor FL, before moving to Peshastin, WA in 2011 where she spent the last 10 years in retirement. She loved to travel and made numerous trips to Germany as well as Italy, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, Netherlands, Ireland, Yugoslavia, Austria, Eastern Europe, Spain, France, Hawaii and Alaska. Georgia taught intermittently for about 9 years and also became a Social Worker and finished her work career as a Realtor in Florida. She was an avid tennis player until her knees wouldn't allow her to continue, prior to which she played on a mixed over 40 soccer team. She enjoyed making cards and stamping and loved Brazilian Embroidery, which she continued until her vision prevented her from pursuing. Georgia valiantly fought a bout of Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2002 to remission, but in 2014 was diagnosed with an atypical Parkinson's disease, PSP, which eventually impeded her vision, speech and mobility. Georgia was a compassionate and courageous person who handled every difficulty she faced with remarkable grace. Georgia is survived by her husband, Mark Schuetzler of Peshastin:, children: Scott of Queens, NY and Adam of Peshastin, WA; brothers Karl Lorenz of Minneapolis, MN, Paul Lorenz of Lakewood, WA, and David Lorenz of Salem, OR; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Gunda Lorenz. A Celebration of Life will be held for members of her extended family and friends on September 11, 2021 at 1:00pm at her home in Peshastin. Memorial contributions/donations are welcome at Cure PSP, online at PSP.org, or the charity of your choice. Thanks to all the people who have helped her on this journey, especially Rosie Alaimo, her caregiver, and the staffs of Central Washington Hospital and Cascade Medical Center rehab. You are invited to view Georgia's online tribute at www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com to share a memory or leave a condolence. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Georgia Ann Schuetzler

November 23, 1947 - August 12, 2021