Cathern Schultz

Cathern Schultz

October 29, 1931 - March 09, 2022

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Verona- Rose enthusiast and retired high school librarian, Joan Schultz, age 90, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2022 at The Legacy at Noel Manor.

Joan was born October 29, 1931. She grew up in Allens Grove, WI, graduated from Darien High School, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she got a Bachelor of Education degree. While attending the UW she met Vern Schultz on a blind date, and they were married in 1953. She and Vern had three sons Dave, Doug and Rob. Once the kids were in school, she went back to the UW to a get a master’s degree in Library Science and started working for the Madison School district in various school libraries. She retired from the school district in 1996 and focused much of her attention in retirement on her large rose garden. Joan was active in the Madison chapter and North Central District of the American Rose Society. She worked as a judge at rose shows all around the country and took pride in showing her roses, making flower arrangements and sharing her knowledge. Joan was also an avid reader, enjoyed playing bridge and was a Badger sports fan attending hockey games as well as holding Badger Football season tickets for more than fifty years.

Joan lost her husband to a heart attack in 1980. She showed great resilience by continuing to work while making sure her three sons got through school with good jobs, married and with children of their own. She had a quiet personality where she was not pushy but would be available with advice if you asked her. She was very generous with her children and grandchildren.

Joan was reunited with her loving husband; preceded in death by brothers David and John. She is survived by her sister Barbara (Jack) Miller; her sons David (Darsey Moore), Douglas (Carmen) and Robert (Lynne Naber); grandchildren John (Rachel), Charlie, Mark (Brittany), Matthew (Cassandra), Stephen, Andrew, Sarah and Thomas; great-grandchildren John, Paxton, Parker and Colson.

A visitation will be held at Ryan Funeral home in Verona, WI on Monday March 14th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. There will be a private burial the next morning. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Olbrich Botanical Society, the North Central District Rose Society or to a library of your choice.

To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Verona Chapel

220 Enterprise Drive

608-845-6625

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Eloise Wilson
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Joan was a knowledgeable colleague. I was the librarian at Jefferson Middle School and she was at East High School. We served on numerous committees together and weathered the revolutionary changes the computer and internet brought. She was a friend with a passion and talent for roses. She was quietly capable and respected. My sympathy to her beloved family.
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Hope Soroos
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I enjoyed playing bridge with Joan for many years. It was always a treat when she entertained to see her lovely back yard and her rose bushes. She generously shared with me her recipe for Accordion Treats. Her result was always betterthan mine! When she wold talk about her family, it was always evident how much she loved and respected them. She will be missed.
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Ann Marie Zagzebski
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Sending condolences to Joan's family and friends. Joan was a kind and helpful librarian at East High.
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Pat and Steve Wehrley
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Joan was a special neighbor to us on Lincoln St. for 42 years. She taught me so much about gardening and she and Steve had many educational discussions. She was always interested in what our kids were up to and supported our son Michael with lawn mowing funds. She loved walking and visiting with the neighbors. We shared teacher banter back and forth as we are both teachers as well. We had just started to get to know Joan and Vern when he passed away so soon after moving to their new home. She was indeed a strong survivor who faced life head on after that tragedy. We are saddened by her loss but are grateful that she is now at peace.
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Sharon McPike
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My condolences are extended to Joan's family. I was fortunate to work with Joan at East High. She was truly admired for her knowledge regarding the management of running a library and it's evolutionary status. Joan was a good friend.
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Steve Singer
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On behalf of the Gateway Rose Society I offer my condolences to Joans family. We shared many fun times at rose shows together.

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