Charlene Ida Schulz

Charlene Ida Schulz

April 21, 1948 - March 07, 2023

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MCFARLAND- Charlene Ida Schulz, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born April 21, 1948, in West Allis, Wis., daughter of Arden and Ruth (Weber) Wurch.


Charlene graduated from Nathan Hale High School, West Allis, in 1966 and the University of Miami - Florida in 1971 with a degree in Education. She married Egon Schulz on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 1989, in Honolulu, Hawaii. They spent 34 loving years together. Charlene worked as one of the first female Deputy Sheriffs in Dane County for 20 years, retiring in 1998. After retirement, she worked as a substitute teacher in the McFarland School District. She enjoyed part-time employment at Boston Store and Holiday Inn so she could travel the world with Egon. Together they travelled to all 50 states, over 20 countries, and six continents. They enjoyed Saturday Farmers’ Markets, Art Fair on the Square, driving their ’79 powder blue VW bug, and pontoon rides on Lake Waubesa. Charlene was a member of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association and local Volkswagen Clubs.


Charlene is survived by her loving husband, Egon; supportive daughters, Christine (Todd) Williams, Jennifer (Kevin Klumpyan) Orshak and Catherine Orshak; extraordinary granddaughters, Tyler and Riley Brower, Edie Orshak and Bryn Klumpyan; first hubby, Richard Orshak; sensational siblings, Dennis Wurch, Ellen (Anthony) Beaudry, Gail (John) Mueller, and Brian Wurch; best brother-in-law, Klaus (Charlene Fuhrman) Schulz; and many amazing nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arden and Ruth Wurch; Egon’s parents, Erwin and Luise Schulz; and the family kitty-cat, Boo.

Private family services will be held this summer at their home on Lake Waubesa.


In lieu of flowers, please hug those you love and put a new stamp in your passport, toasting Charlene when you get there. Condolences may be sent to Egon Schulz and family, 5414 Bremer Road, McFarland, WI 53558, or made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

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Nancy Hooper
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Egan So sorry to hear about the passing of your wife I know you have been together for a very long time Please know that our prayers & thoughts are with you through this difficult time Nancy & Buzz Hooper
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Edie Brogan
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John's and my prayers are with you all the way from Colorado, Egan! God Bless you and your family. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=fire+and+rain+song&view=detail&mid=160B72E4B41C25DBF22F160B72E4B41C25DBF22F&FORM=VIRE0&ru=%2fsearch%3fq%3dfire%2band%2brain%2bsong%26cvid%3de21310fa97e841a09e55025ec266b8f1%26aqs%3dedge.0.69i59j0l8.2181j0j1%26pglt%3d41%26FORM%3dANNTA1%26PC%3dU531
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Dave and Toni Prisk
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Egon, so sorry to hear about Char. Our condolences to you and your family. I got a smile on my face when you mentioned the Boston Store, Char was in charge of security and hired me and several MPD officers to catch shop lifters. We caught a few and had lots of laughs doing it. She was a good woman and fun to work for. Although we don't travel much any more, I will toast a glass of wine at sunset in her memory. God bless. Dave and Toni Prisk
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Sandra Sherry Young
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Sending hugs and prayers to Egon and family. Mom (Claramae) thought so much of both of you. It was always a pleasure to catch up with Char, either here at school or at Concerts on the Square. She will be missed and always remembered. May the roses in your garden always bloom in her honor!
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Rick
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Char, you were one of a kind, and a friend. The love you and Egon showed was wonderful to see. May you rest in peace. ❤️
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Pamela
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Uncle Egon, my heart goes out to you! Auntie Char was a wonderfully caring woman, and spoke her mind. She filled in for your sister, my mother Helga, after she passed away, and I needed her advice. I truly thought of her as my “Godmother”. So many times I needed a shoulder to cry on or a sounding board for difficult decisions and she was always there to listen and help. I appreciate the many times, after mom passed and my divorce, that you opened your home to me. I’ll always be grateful for her astute observations and sense of humor. Hugs to you and Chris, Jennifer, and Kaighte!

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