Kenneth Raymond Schulz

Kenneth Raymond Schulz

January 12, 1940 - January 30, 2026

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NEW GLARUS - Kenneth R. “Swede” Schulz, age 86, of New Glarus, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1940, in Harvard, Ill., the son of Fred and Helen (DeVries) Schulz.


Kenneth grew up on the family farm near Hebron, Ill., and graduated from Alden-Hebron High School in 1958.  He began farming with his parents in 1959 and in 1972 he moved his family to a farm in Kittleson Valley near Mount Horeb. Due to health reasons, he retired from farming in 1987 and began working as a custodian and driving school bus for the Mount Horeb schools. He also drove bus for New Glarus schools for several years.


On September 22, 1987, Kenneth married Marcia Lust-Sutter. Together they purchased property and built a home in New Glarus and enjoyed camping in their motor home with their RV Club. Ken also had a good time restoring his Studebaker with his good friend, Kevin Orloff.


Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Marcia; his children, Kendall (Amy) Schulz, Kathy (Jeff) Hanna and Karol Schulz; his siblings, John Schulz, Jim (Carolyn) Schulz, Russ (Hubertus) Schulz, and MaryBeth (Bill) Peden; his grandchildren, John, Nathan, Jamie, Michael and Kyle; his great-grandchildren, Kendall and Kaydence; his stepchildren, Jon (Kathleen) Sutter, Carey (Dan) Krohn, Joe (Lynette) Sutter, Mark (Sandi) Sutter, and Tina Sutter; his step grandchildren, Jaimie (Tom) Erickson, Michael (Sara Jean) Sutter, Hunter (Rina) Krohn, Jared (Gina) Sutter, Laura Sutter (fiancé Justin Murphy), Kory (Danielle) Hoffmaster, Kasey Hoffmaster, Ben (Theresa) Bryan, Chris (Leah) Bryan, and Lindsey Bryan; and 19 step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Helen; his brother, Bill Schulz; his sisters-in-law, Karen and Connie Schulz; his stepchildren, Jeff Sutter, and Elizabeth and Tim Hoffmaster.


The family of Kenneth would like to give a special thanks to Margie and Scott Kazda, Rhonda and Beanie Doescher, Dale and Dana Emmerton, and Kevin, Jamie, Autumn and Anna Orloff.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Camacho Mount Horeb
Funeral & Cremation Care
500 N. Eighth St.
(608) 437-5077




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Karen Okeson
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I hadn't seen Uncle Swede in many years. But, the memories of his laugh and sitting on his porch with him at their house down in the valley by New Glarus years ago one afternoon, talking about our families and life, I treasure. I took a friend of mine to meet him one afternoon there. My friend was a total car guy. Had been working on cars, since he was a kid growing up on their family farm. When I told him about Uncle Swede's cars, he really wanted to meet him! I think Uncle Swede enjoyed showing his cars to someone who was such a car guy. Drive safe, Uncle Swede. 💗 Karen Lynn Okeson 💙
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Nancy Milestone Schlimgen
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He was my bus driver. I was a friend of Karols and spent at lot of time at their house. He was always so nice. Msy he rest in peace.
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Kellie McKinney
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So sorry to hear Ken has passed away! Many good memories at the farm. He was a great man!! Sorry for your loss Kathy and Karol!!
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Sharon Meister Jolly
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So many great memories of going up north and being on the farm. I am thankful for all of them, especially being allowed to collect the eggs w Kathy and Karol in the chicken coop. I can hear "uncle " Swede's soft spoken voice telling stories when he came in from the barn. What a fun wild house that always so much going on. I always thought it was fun to run around the kitchen to the dining room to the family room w the cuckoo clock and then slow down to get back to the kitchen. I can remember the huge closet full of games off Kenny's bedroom. But most I remember Uncle Swede lifting up us inside our sleeping bags in the front living room and shaking us up playing w us kids. He was fun. Hard working, yet fun. My parents always said what a great farmer he was. I hope you enjoy the beautiful green pastures in Heaven. Sharon Meister Jolly
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Judy Troxell Zumwalt
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I was fortunate enough to know Swede during our high school years in Hebron. He was always kind and good humoured, a rare quality for a teenage boy! My condolences to his family and friends.

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