Sophie Schaffhausen, 8
Sophie Marie Schaffhausen, age 8, of River Falls, died Tuesday, July 10, at her home.
- Sophie Schaffhausen, 8
Sophie Marie Schaffhausen, age 8, of River Falls, died Tuesday, July 10, at her home.
She was born Dec. 27, 2003, in Minneapolis, Minn. She attended Greenwood Elementary School and was in the 2nd grade. Sophie participated in Girl Scouts up to Brownie and gymnastics. She earned a yellow belt in KyukisDo. Sophie was a budding artist and for the last two years was selected for the school-wide art exhibit and was the winner of the Turning Point Poster contest. She enjoyed climbing trees, rollerblading, and making jewelry. Sophie was considered a fashion Diva and a Diva of Life. Her favorite restaurant was the Winzer Stube in Hudson.
She is survived by her mother, Jessica; aunt, Mary Liz Stotz; uncle, John Stotz; maternal grandparents, Phillip and Becky Stotz; cousins, Eryn Elizabeth Schlotte, Leeam Jacob Davis. Also surviving her are her paternal grandparents, Roger (Doreen) Schaffhausen and Suzanne (Tommy) Allen; aunts and uncles, Eric (Kara M.) Schaffhausen, Jon (Emily) Schaffhausen, godfather Ben (Kara L.) Schaffhausen, Sonny (Michael) Knowles, Jehu Allen, Hannah Allen, Megan Larsen; cousins, Liam, Abigail, Madelyn, Leah, Tyler, Sam, Olivia, Grace; godmother, Carrie Leveille; great-great-aunts and -uncle Aline Colter, Erhard and Donna Stotz; and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Flint and Mary E. Watt, Harold and Virginia Stotz; great-uncles Nicholas E. Stotz and Thomas A. Colter.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Kilkarney Hills Golf Club, 163 Radio Road, River Falls. Visitation will also be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Kilkarney Hills. Private family services and interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated in Sophie Marie’s name to the River Falls Library, 140 Union St., River Falls, WI 54022, or Greenwood Elementary School, 418 N. 8th St., River Falls, WI 54022, or Benefit Account for the Schaffhausen Girls C/O First National Bank, P.O. Box 166, River Falls, WI 54022.
Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of River Falls.
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