Sharon Diane Schein (Robinson, Chauss) of Edina passed away on January 25, 2022 at age 82 in Whitefish, Montana, surrounded by family. Sharon is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years: Stan Chauss; a devoted mother, she is survived by her three sons: Mitchell (Jennifer) Robinson of Whitefish, MT, Gregory Robinson of Denver, CO and Kenneth (Peter Meacher) Robinson, of New York, NY; step children: Cari (Kipp Foster) Chauss of Stuart, FL and Jamie (Ann) Chauss of Port Saint Lucie, FL; five grandchildren: Russell, Casey & Brooks Robinson and Alexandra & Daniel Chauss; and two great grandchildren; sister: Linda (Bruce) Zempel; and many other loving relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her mother (Rose Hoffman), former daughter-in-law (Ashley Robinson) and ex-husband (Russell Robinson). Sharon attended the University of Minnesota, loved books, conversation, contemporary art and her many years as a volunteer tour guide at The Walker Art Center. Her sense of humor, creativity and commitment to family will be deeply missed. A private memorial will be announced at a later date.

At St. Louis Park High School, we remember Sharon as a witty woman, and an art treasure.  She had a power of maturity well beyond her age.  Active in all the arts at SLP, Sharon participated in Declamation in 10th and 11th grades, in Senior Chorus (11th), Canteen, the Echowan and Echo in 12th grade, was a member of Blue Tri, the Red Cross and astounded us in the One-Act plays in 10th and 11the grades, and really amazed us in our Senior Class Play.

After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Sharon taught Creative Drama in the Minneapolis Public Schools and also taught in the mental health community.  She co-wrote a childrens' play and managed a theater troupe that performed weekly in schools.  The troupe was called THE MASKETEERS.

Professionally, Sharon Schein Chauss was a spokesperson for the M.S. Society, Executive Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Executive Directror of the Minnesota Workforce Wellness Resource.

Close friends that knew Sharon have remarked as follows:

"What a fun, intelligent and interesting Woman. She could read a book in a day, cook a good dinner and be attentive to her beloved Stan, who every day told her he loved her."

"I remember Sharon fondly… warm, curious and friendly. Not everyone takes the time to have conversations with young people, but she did with me, and she was someone I was always happy to run into. Sending love to the family and hoping you can wrap yourselves up with good memories."

"My sympathies and healing wishes to Sharon’s family. She was a shining light at the Walker with her lively and happy personality, inquisitive mind, and great art insights that were so valuable, as well as her life advice to me. May her memory be a blessing."

"I will greatly miss this woman, with a smile that lit up any room she entered. I was a fellow tour guide at the Walker Art Center for 20 plus years and always loved talking contemporary art with Sharon. My sympathy to Stan and her family."

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