Charlotte L. Schultz
June 10, 1938 - October 28, 2016
Obituary
MADISON-Char Schultz, age 78, of Madison passed away on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, at her home. She was born on June 10, 1938, in Mayville, the daughter of John and Helene (Beyer) Markstahler. She married Greg Schultz on Aug. 20, 1960, in Sun Prairie. Char was an incredibly generous, loving and caring person who spent countless hours volunteering to assist those in need. She loved spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, family and friends. Char was a wonderful artist and masterful card player. She enjoyed boating, winter sports and traveling throughout North America. Char will be greatly missed. She is survived by her loving husband, Greg; daughter, Pam (Pete) Reinhardt; and son, Danny (Kris) Schultz; grandchildren, Sydney and Jack Reinhardt, Paige, Izabell and Savannah Schultz; sisters, Betty Glover and Marge (Mark) Kalscheur; brother-in-law, Lonnie Bailey; and Foreign Exchange son, Michael (Diane) Bahmann. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Helene (Beyer) Markstahler; brothers, John, Arthur and Harold; sister, Dorothy (Markstahler) Bailey; and sisters-in-law, Betty and Edna Markstahler. Funeral services will be held at MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5202 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 2016, with the Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, and at the church from 10 a.m. until time of the service on Friday. A luncheon will follow the service at East Side Club, 3735 Monona Dr., Madison, on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to nationalmssociety.org/donate. Online condolences may be made at
www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Nov 3, 2016 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Visitation
Fri Nov 4, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Messiah Lutheran Church (Madison) • 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI null
Service
Fri Nov 4, 2016 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Messiah Lutheran Church (Madison) • 5202 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Kathy Hansen
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Special, special Char such a sweet , kind lady-you always made me feel so welcome when I would visit you and Greg-lots of happy memories most recently as October 2015. I remember as a child how exciting it was to go to your wedding-a horse drawn carriage-being a horse lady beginning in my early childhood. I remember the boat trip out to lunch the year I visited after Mom's serivce in Appleton. It meant the world to me that you and Greg came to her service and the family gathering at Aunt Gert's. I know you devoted much of your life to caring for my Uncle George (your father-in-law). You raised 2 awesome children. October of 2015 I learned of the best kept secret of your incredible artistic talent. And it was so special to see in your face how much you loved Greg and he in turn loved you. You will always have a special niche in my heart Char. RIP
Kathy Hansen (Greg;'s 1st cousin)
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Meredith Raimer
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Char was a special lady. I loved going over to the house as a young child, asking to walk Jake or come in and play on her organ. She always had candies for me and treated me so kindly. I will never forget the Christmas Eves we spent at the Schultz house, savoring in her clam chowder soup, freshly roasted turkey or the numerous holiday treats and goodies . And who could forget the blue lighted Christmas trees? Char, you and your family have meant a lot to the Helser family. May you rest in peace and your family find comfort during this difficult time.
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Lin Croxford
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Lin Croxford was lucky enough to see Char and Greg out boating. What a great happiness they shared with all they met.
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Arliss & Kjell Oliversen
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We will treasure in our hearts the memories of dating together way back when. Just last year we appreciated the effort to play cards - still competitive and fun. We know you are finally without pain, we will miss you. Kjell and Arliss
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Kristin Smith
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Family and friends were always a priority for Char. As a friend of the family, I have many treasured memories of her famous gatherings and food at summers on the boat and during the holidays, even has the snow swirled. Her BBQ ribs and chowder were famous as was her tolerance for Pam and I dancing in the living room to ridiculous tunes over and over again. Thanks Char, for opening your heart and home to all, and for being who you were. You'll be missed. My love and thoughts to her family.
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Scott Bailey
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Uncle Greg,
We are very sorry for your loss. It is hard for me to believe Aunt Char is no longer with us. I so regret that we never made it up there to see her in her later years. Time is so fleeting, blink and twenty years have gone by. I will always remember Aunt Char as being full of life and laughter, with a special sense of humor. She always made us feel comfortable and she lightened up the room when she was around. There was no mistaking she was my moms sister and we will really miss her. When I think of her that is how I will remember her. I know this is a very difficult time for you, Pam and Danny.
and there is not much we can say or do to change that but, I truly believe that she is in a better place now, rejoicing in the reunion with her sister and brothers. That gives me comfort and I hope it does you too. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Love Scott, Becky and the Bailey family.