Melanie Rose Schuh, 44, of Sheboygan, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. Melanie was born to Janet and Nicholas Schuh on January 11, 1979 in Sheboygan. She graduated from Sheboygan South High School in the class of 1996. She continued her education in Early Childhood Development and taught at the Montessori School in Sheboygan. Melanie was an amazing mother and spiritual person. She was a member of Unity Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She enjoyed the outdoors, hiking with her children and loved yoga, especially at sunrise on the beach. She also found interests in astrology, meditation and enjoyed volunteering at Springdale Farm in Plymouth. She always challenged self-love and for people to reflect on themselves and to love themselves for who they are. Most of all, Melanie’s greatest joy were her children, who she loved with all her heart.
Melanie is survived by her children, Darin Schuh, Marco Velez, Liliana Velez, Jordan Gustafson; mother and stepfather, Janet and Michael Hennig; brothers, Nick Schuh and his fiancée Becky and Ryan (Dee) Hennig; mother-in-law, Teresa Schroeder; sister-in-law, Ruby McRae; Ray Velez; special friend, Susan Kilton. She is further survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends, cousins and other family members.
She was preceded in death by her father, Nick Schuh; grandparents, Roger and Mary Schuh, Robert and Dorothy Pfeiffer, and Ken and Pat Hennig; aunt Cora Drescher and uncle Alan Pfeiffer.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Al and Al’s Steinhaus, 1502 S. 12th St., Sheboygan, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Any flower donations may be sent to Al and Al’s for the gathering.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for their wonderful care of Melanie as well as Community Care and Lakeshore Transportation.
My only friend in Wisconsin. I miss you and your children dearly. I know that you’re smiling down of everyone doing yoga and meditating. God speed beautiful! Miss those blonde locks!
I just found out about this beautiful girl's passing. I admired her for her bravery, beauty, and optimisum. You are missed dear.
Mel… during our years of knowing each other you’ve taught me so much about myself & how to love the body I’m in. I thank you for your wonderful, bright, beautiful spirit & it breaks my heart you had to leave this earth so soon. I love you forever, SiSTAR!!! I’ll be thinking of you anytime I see a beautiful full moon or a gorgeous sunrise.
I will continue to pray for your family❤️ you always knew how to cheer me up in this emotional brain cancer(warriors) life. I’m so sorry your children have to live without you. You were such a free spirit and now your soul is free💔 I hope that wherever you are that you are no longer in pain.
Fly free beautiful Spirit. Sending love and beautiful memories to her family.
Love and light SiStar!!!💛
God said it was time to come home and rest. No more pain.
Janet you and the family are in my heart and prayers
I’m saddened to hear of Melanie’s passing. She was one of my first childhood friends and I have so many memories of slumber parties, sleeping in the camper in the driveway, playing with Barbie’s, getting attacked by the family cat and so many more. May she rest in peace. Praying for strength and peace for her family at this most difficult time.
I attended school with Melanie and she was usually right next to me in line (including when we graduated from South in 97). I will always remember her smile and infectious laugh. I am sorry she is gone and has left kids behind, but I'm happy she is free of pain.
I didn't know you very well as we just met at the beach last summer. You are truly a wonderful person and I am so happy to have met you. Till we meet again.
Truly a most beautiful soul. Fly free beautiful spirit. Soar high and free. Namaste
Praying for comfort and much love to the entire family
