ALYCE JULE (NEE MOLL) SCHREIBER
ALYCE JULE (NEE MOLL) SCHREIBER
Alyce Jule (nee Moll) Schreiber, 86, of Alma Center passed away peacefully March 11, 2025, surrounded by family under the care of hospice at the Serenity House in Tomah, WI.
Alyce was born to her parents, Walter and Jule (nee Eble) Moll, July 4, 1938, being born on the 4th of July really made her a true “Firecracker.” Alyce grew up on her family farm with her brother, Paul, and sister, Marion, where she formed her love for the farm life. She graduated from Waukesha Memorial High School in 1956.
Alyce met Harold Schreiber on the dance floor at Muskego Beach where many Saturday night dances were held. Local orchestras would be found playing “Old Time Music.” Harold would raise his left hand, and Alyce would put her right hand on his and they would dance the most beautiful steps together. Watching them dance was truly magical. Alyce and Harold married Nov. 2,1960, and began their farm life together in Bristol, WI. To make extra money, Alyce would sell her farm fresh eggs and produce on the weekends to the tourists going to the lake for the weekend getaway. From Bristol they moved to Lake Mills, WI, then to Middleton, WI, and in 1971 they moved to the Alma Center area.
Alyce’s true career started when she took a waitressing job in a little cafe in Northfield, WI; little did she know just how long this career would last! After the Northfield Cafe was sold, she went to work at Stevens Interstate, which is now Stop and Go in Hixton, WI. Alyce enjoyed the people she met while working and the friendships that were made. You couldn’t go anywhere and someone wouldn’t know Alyce. She was even famous for her radio ad “The Alyce Schreiber,” a radio ad that aired on WAXX Radio. Waitressing was hard work and long hours; with time it took a toll on her legs and feet. She would do her morning chores feeding the calves and cows and be to work by 6:30 a.m. to have that cup of coffee ready for her customers. She also worked at Gaethje Greenhouse in Hixton. Alyce enjoyed flowers. The gladiola was her favorite flower; she won many awards for her gladioli at the Jackson County Fair. Her stiff competitor was her good friend, Marie Olson.
Alyce enjoyed playing cards and bowling with the ladies; she would attend state and national tournaments with her team. Many friendships were formed and laughs were made. Alyce’s biggest pride and joy was her yard. She took great pride in her lawn and flowers. Whether the tree was dead or alive, no tree was ever cut down.
Alyce watched many brides walk down the aisle with her beautiful creations of flower bouquets, each one unique and special in their own way. She created beautiful flower arrangements for many occasions. There were many long nights spent creating that perfect bouquet at her kitchen table; if there was a hiccup a bride never knew.
Alyce served on the Jackson County Dairy Promotion Committee, Jackson County Fair Board and was superintendent of open class flowers at the Jackson County Fair for many years. In 2005, she was honored to be a recipient of the Jackson County Women in History.
Alyce enjoyed listening to the morning farm show on WAXX. She knew what the agriculture markets were doing and what the cattle prices were. Alyce was interested in knowing what was going on at the farm and wondering how the crops were doing. The Buy Line hosted by WWIS was another radio show she enjoyed, sometimes calling in to sell an item or looking for someone to do a little job or to wish someone a happy birthday or anniversary.
Alyce was a true hard worker. She instilled her work ethic into each one of her children. Alyce felt her best and her worthiness when she could work. Retirement was something she never wanted. As time went on her mind said go, go! But her body said no, no! I am tired, I am worn out, I have given you the best and it is time to rest.
In addition to her husband, Harold, Alyce is preceded in death by her parents; brother Paul; sister-in-law Margaret Moll; brother-in-law Donald Ayers; and sister-in-law Janet Hartmann.
She is survived by her children Steven (Kristal) Schreiber of Black River Falls, Lori (Ted) Janke of Hixton and Kenneth (Barb) Schreiber of Hixton; grandchildren Corey (Adrianne) Janke, Travis Janke and Paige (Lucas) Norby; great-grandson Rhett Wayne Janke; sister Marion Ayers of Carnegie, PA; brother-in-law Rolf Hartmann of Waterford, WI; Andrew Haldeman, step-grandson, along with a niece and nephews.
Services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Alma Center, WI, Saturday, March 29. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Burial and committal service will take place immediately after the service at East Lawn Cemetery in Alma Center. All in attendance are invited to join the family in a meal and fellowship at Grace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.
The family would like to express their thanks to Jackson County Interfaith Caregivers and Serenity House of Tomah.
Memorials may be given to Jackson County Interfaith Caregivers and the Alma Center 1st Responders.