Geraldine L. "Gerri" Schultz

SCHULTZ, GERALDINE L. (Heinz) “GERRI”

Geraldine Schultz, 81, of Kaukauna, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010 at Appleton Medical Center. She was born on March 7, 1928 in Kaukauna, the daughter of the late John and Loretta (Hartzheim) Heinz. On October 5, 1946 she married Elvin Engel Schultz in Kaukauna. He preceded her in death in January of 2002. Gerri was a member of St. Katherine Drexel.

In her early years she enjoyed needlework and baking. She always loved a good game of cards and looked forward to Tuesday night games at the Round House. Gerri enjoyed the Packer games especially when she had “good numbers”.

Gerri is survived by her two sons: Robert (Darlene) Schultz, Appleton and Richard (Tara) Schultz, Menasha; five daughters: LaVerne “Berne” (Gary) Steffens, Little Chute; Kathleen (Rick) Otis, New London; Mary Schultz, Neenah; Betty (Ed) Manske, Neenah and Dorri Knaack, Appleton; eleven grandchildren: Brian (Jenny) Schultz, Adam Schultz, Aaron (Angela) Steffens, Amy (Brian) Weyenberg, Roberta (Greg) Lamb, Jen (Scott) Wagner, Jason (Jillian) Otis, Rebecca Manske, Ben Manske, Zac (fiancée Melissa Sesemann) Schultz and Jordan Schultz; seven great grandchildren: Alexica and Angelina Schultz; Alex and Autumn Steffens; Julia Kathleen Otis; Carli and Emily Wagner and baby Wagner in August; sister-in-law: Lorraine Heinz, Florida. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Gerri was preceded in death by her husband Elvin, infant son Joseph, grandson Ryan Manske, two sisters: Josephine Vanden Boom and Louise Combs and two brothers: Lloyd and Francis Heinz.

The funeral liturgy for Gerri will be held at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL-ST. MARY SITE, 119 W. Seventh Street, Kaukauna. Burial will take place at the parish cemetery. The visitation will be held on Wednesday at the church from 3:00 pm until the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established to help others with cancer.

The family extends a special thank you to Gerri and Elvin's neighbor, Al Hietpas, who was always ready to lend a hand and to Mom's caregiver, Claire Opsteen, for her patient care of Mom. We also thank Dr. Guenther and the medical team and staff at the Martha Siekman Center, the third floor staff at Appleton Medical Center for the gentle care they gave Mom, the rehabilitation therapists and care staff at the St. Paul Home and lastly the caring nurses, therapists, and support staff of Parkside Care Center where Mom resided her final months.

Mom, you fought “a hell of a battle” with every ounce of energy you had in you. Now you may rest in peace.

Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920)766-6200