Elaine E. Schulz

Elaine E. Schulz (nee Meyer,) 91 of Rubicon, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Elaine was born November 10, 1932 in Hillpoint (Sauk County), to Hedwig D. (nee Brandt) and Silas M. Meyer. She was baptized on November 24, 1932, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hillpoint by Rev. J. H. Wiening. She graduated from Reedsburg High School on June 1, 1950, and worked for a law office in Baraboo for a short time.
She was united in marriage to Elmer J. Schulz on May 17, 1951, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Hillpoint, officiated by her brother-in-law, Rev. Gilmore Lueck. Elaine and Elmer worked the family farm until their retirement in 1996. Elaine was a dedicated longtime member, choir member, and organist at Trinity Lutheran Church in Huilsburg.
She was a member of Poh-Rab Snowmobile Club, Ridge & Valley Cruisers, FFA Alumni, AMPI, Partners of America, and Hartford Senior Friends, where she helped with ticket sales and played Sheepshead. Elaine enjoyed selling Sarah Coventry Jewelry, putting puzzles together, crossword puzzles, crocheting doilies and latch hooking, computer games, and baking cookies for children of all ages.
Elaine is survived by her children, Richard (Jolene), Gerald (Linda) of Neosho, Jeffrey (Bonnie) of Rubicon, Susan (Glenn) Wagner of Watertown, Terry (Robin) of Hartford and Rodney (Amy) of Slinger; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister-in-law, Irmgard Meyer, among many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband of nearly 60 years, Elmer; sisters, Viola (Rev. Gilmore) Lueck, Margaret (Robert) Jensen, Valera (Rev. Willard) Koch; and brother, Elmer Meyer; parents-in-law, Thekla (nee Quandt) and Walter Schulz; brother-in-law, Armin (Gladys) Schulz and sister-in-law, Norma (Hillary) Strehlow.
Funeral Services for Elaine will be held Sunday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, W691 County Trunk S, Hartford (Huilsburg).
Family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Shimon Funeral Home, 824 Union Street, Hartford, WI 53027. Additional visitation will be held Sunday, Sept. 22, at the church from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Immediately following service, interment in the church cemetery and further fellowship will be held at the Trinity Community Center, N6409 County Road P, Mayville, WI 53050.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church or to a charity of one’s choice, are appreciated.
The Shimon Funeral Home is serving the family.
(262) 673-9500.  Condolences and tributes may be shared online at: www.shimonfuneralhome.com