[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 96 (Thursday, June 5, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H2497-H2498]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING THERESE NAUMANN

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to place in today's Congressional 
Record the virtuous life of a truly beloved woman and patriotic citizen 
of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Therese Naumann. What an exemplary life she 
embodied.
  Therese was a treasured family friend, and her son, Jimmy, who 
preceded her in death, was a baseball buddy and classmate of my dear 
brother, Steve.
  She enjoyed numerous friends and held tight to memories of those 
precious days of youth when her husband, Bill, was the team coach of 
the Little Flower baseball team. Jimmy hit the line drives, as my 
pitcher brother, Steve, sported the No. 9.
  What a legacy Therese built as a dedicated wife, mother, sister, 
working woman for General Mills, a joyous grandmother, great-
grandmother, and friend. At 94, having survived the death of her 
beloved husband, for whom she cared religiously, she remained 
beautiful, gracious, kind, intelligent, involved, and devout.
  A woman whose smile lit up the room, she drew people to her with her 
welcoming manner. She and her marine veteran husband, William, were 
married for 67 years until his passing. They nurtured youth in their 
church, Little Flower Roman Catholic Church, in Toledo, Ohio.
  Always generous, she requested in lieu of flowers that memorial 
donations be made to the James E. Naumann Athletic Fund at Little 
Flower Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.
  Therese's presence will never be forgotten for the thousands of good 
deeds she did as a matter of daily life. Our Nation needs more lives 
modeled on that of Therese Naumann--kind, constructive, joyous, and 
persevering.
  May the angels carry her to a place of comfort and joy.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to include in the Record the 
obituary of Mrs. Naumann.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from Ohio?
  There was no objection.


                        THERESE NAUMANN OBITUARY

       Therese Naumann passed away unexpectedly on May 25, 2025, 
     at the age of 94. She was born in 1931, in Toledo, the second 
     daughter of Martin and Irene (O'Keefe) Carroll. Therese was 
     very proud of her Irish heritage and the Irish prayer could 
     always be found on display in her home. Therese married 
     William ``Bill'' Naumann and the two enjoyed 67 years 
     together prior to his passing in 2018. Therese enjoyed 
     raising her three children and then returned to the workforce 
     in 1969. She was lovingly referred to as ``Betty Crocker'' by 
     family and friends during her 24 year career in quality 
     control at General Mills.
       Therese was a faithful member of Little Flower church for 
     70 years. She volunteered at both the church and school in 
     her younger years, even serving as the gym teacher. Therese 
     enjoyed vacationing with her family and traveling throughout 
     the country. In retirement, road trips, family reunions, 
     weddings, parties and weekends at Deep Lake. She was not the 
     trip planner but was the first to have her bags packed when 
     the call came to go!!
       Therese was the ``Hostess with the Mostest'' decorating for 
     every holiday and welcoming all to her home. Therese enjoyed 
     dancing at every celebration, cheering on the Notre Dame 
     ``fighting Irish'' and when at home was an avid reader, 
     making good use of her library card. She enjoyed gardening 
     and

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     there was always an open invitation to her backyard pool.
       Therese attributed her health and longevity to faith, 
     family, friends AND a glass of red wine or a margarita as 
     well as Wildwood Health Club. Therese brought a smile and 
     sparkle into the lives of all who knew her, and she will be 
     missed forever! She cherished the joyful fun times both small 
     and large and the wonderful family and friends who made them 
     happen.
       Therese will be greatly missed by her daughters, Carroll 
     (Jim) Nunemaker and Shannon (Rob) Congdon; her 4 
     granddaughters, Kelly Nunemaker, Courtney (Brett Poulos) 
     Congdon, Caitlin (Matt) Mozzoni and Carli Congdon; and 4 
     great-grandchildren, Harper and Hudson Poulos and Mickey and 
     Mack Mozzoni; and her sister-in-law, Nancy Barcelona. Therese 
     was a favorite Aunt to all nieces and nephews because she 
     always felt ``We Are Family''. She was preceded in death by 
     her parents; her sister, Patsy Imber; son, Jimmy Naumann; and 
     husband, Bill.

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