Mildred Schultz
August 25, 1922 - December 23, 2018
Obituary
Madison – Mildred “Millie” Gertrude Schultz, age 96, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Waunakee Manor in Waunakee. She was born on August 25, 1922, in Fond du Lac, WI, the 5th of 14 children of Frank and Catherine (Heyer) Nelson. Millie married Ronald E. Schultz on September 7, 1940. Millie worked for Oscar Mayer’s for many years until her retirement. She retired to Zephyrhills, FL for 25 years but would still spend her summers in Wisconsin. Millie was an avid bowler and loved NASCAR, UW football, camping and crafts. She made Christmas ornaments which were featured in the newspaper with her tree full of ornaments. She was famous for making and crocheting Afghans for family and friends. Millie loved her Cocker Spaniel dogs. She had a beautiful flower garden full of flowers especially her favorite gladiolas.
Millie is survived by her children, David (Jackie) Schultz and Greg (Marilyn) Schultz; 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; 5 siblings, Vera Erdman, Jeanie McDonald, Gib Nelson, Merry Ann Schindel and Edward Nelson; and many other nieces, nephews and family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; and her son, Terry.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday, January 5, 2018, at the ESQUIRE CLUB, 1025 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N Sherman Ave
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