Beth Ann (Schwarz) Schultz

MADISON-Beth Ann (Schwarz) Schultz, age 46, died of multiple myeloma on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Beth was born in Alexandria, Minnesota, on November 10, 1965, the daughter of James A. and Beverly J. Schwarz. She attended public schools in Gratiot/SouthWayne and Cashton, Wisconsin, graduating from Cashton High School in 1984. She attended Augsburg College and UW-Whitewater, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Computer Systems degree. Her professional life included twenty-two years in the TDS Family of Companies, most recently as a Senior Programmer. Beth enjoyed travel, biking, rowing, physical fitness routines, dining out, and family gatherings. She was generous in her giving to others. She cherished her cats and lovingly cared for them. Beth greatly appreciated the support she received from co-workers and friends during more than two years of treatment for her illness. In addition to her parents, Beth is survived by her brothers Mark and Eric Schwarz, a niece Ellen Schwarz, and her aunts, uncles, and cousins. A private family service will be held on Friday, September 21, with Pastor Susan Schneider presiding. There will also be a Celebration of Life Visitation for Beth at Gunderson Funeral & Cremation Care, 7435 University Ave., Middleton that same day from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., to which all her friends and family are invited. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial gifts be made to the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, or a charity of choice. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial gifts be made to the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, or a charity of choice. There will also be a Celebration of Life Visitation for Beth at Gunderson Funeral & Cremation Care, 7435 University Ave., Middleton that same day from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., to which all her friends and family are invited. A private family service will be held on Friday, September 21, with Pastor Susan Schneider presiding.