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Wilmer W Schulz
May 17, 1929 - June 20, 2024 - Sherwood, WI
Funeral Service
Thursday, June 27, 2024
11:30 am
Peace Evangelical & Reformed Church
181 Main St.
Potter, WI 54160
Funeral Visitation
Thursday, June 27, 2024
9:00 am - 11:15 am
Peace Evangelical & Reformed Church
181 Main St.
Potter, WI 54160
Burial Service
Thursday, June 27, 2024
2:30 pm
724 N. Madison St.
Chilton, WI 53014
Wilmer W Schulz
Sherwood WI
Wilmer W. Schulz, age 95, of Sherwood, died on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Emerald Ridge Assisted Living in Neenah. He was born May 17, 1929 in Harrison, son of the late Charles & Esther (Bartel) Schulz.
He married Jeanette Pingel on October 9, 1948 at Peace Church in Potter and the couple dedicated their lives to the raising of their 3 children. She preceded him in death on July 27, 1997 and later married Fay M. Cummings on May 23, 2003 at Peace Church in Potter. She preceded him in death on February 23, 2020.
In high school, Wilmer enjoyed playing the trombone and baseball and always had a desire to go to college but remained on the farm to continue in his family’s legacy. Early in his marriage with Jeanette, Wilmer moved on to a farm near Chilton in 1949 and in the early 1950’s moved back to manage the Schulz Family Farm which was the same farm where he was born and raised. It was here that he would spend 90 of his 95 years on Earth. This was a farm originally built for horses, but Willie transformed it into a Grade “A” milk production farm. As a man who appreciated and facilitated change, Willie took great pride in the accomplishments of his farm and the house he had built. A bit later in life, Willie became the superintendent of High Cliff State Park, and part of the park where he worked happened to have been a part of the Schulz family farm.
He had also been a Dekalb Seed Representative and sold homemade maple syrup, raised a seemingly endless supply of fruit, and would frequently be found hunting raccoons, fishing, hunting, and sturgeon spearing.
He was a lifelong member of Peace Evangelical & Reformed Church in Potter and cherished his faith. He wanted to make sure, even at a very young age, to continue to grow in his faith on knowledge making sure he attended confirmation by biking to class every Saturday morning. Throughout his life, he served on consistory as well as various other committees and was instrumental in the establishment of the Buildings & Grounds Committee which still operates today. Not only did Willie devote much of his life to his church, but he also freely gave of himself to serve his community by being elected to and serving on the Hilbert School District Board.
In his free time, he enjoyed time spent with friends playing cards and attending neighborhood parties. After a day on the lake fishing, he would frequent Vic’s Tavern, now known as the Fishtail Inn, to share stories and create memories with friends and patrons. He was a member of the Brickyard Fishing Club and looked forward to the hunting season in the St. John Swamp and making wood for fires to cook down his delicious maple syrup.
Survivors include his children: Gerald (Mary) Schulz, Chuck (Janet) Schulz, Randy (Betty) Schulz; Step-Children: Robert (Terri) Cummings, Mike (Connie) Cummings, Paul (Sandy) Cummings, Tom (Penny) Cummings, Glenn (Kerry) Cummings, Sheila (Kevin) Towle, Deanna Cummings; Grandchildren: Tricia (Steve) Voelz, Bill (Kim) Schulz, David (Anna) Schulz, Craig Schulz, Joshua Schulz, Emily (Dan) Barelmann, Adam (Caitie) Schulz; Step-Grandchildren: Rebecca (Troy) McGlone, William (Ashlie) Cummings, Morgan (Ethan) Steingraber, Tyler (Grace) Cummings, Madelynn Cummings, Troy (Sheila) Cummings, Derek (Kelly) Cummings, Logan Cummings, Hailey Cummings, Sage Cummings, Parker Cummings; and his Great-Grandchildren: Brooke & Jamie Voelz, Oliver, Miles, & Felix Schulz, Sam, Lily, Collin & Violet Schulz, Eloise & Lucille Barelmann, Emily, Isaac, & Nora McGlone, Alanis, Sophia, & Aubrey Cummings, Grayson Steingraber, Annabella VanderLinden & Aubrey Cummings, and Kennedy Cummings. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a step-son: Gregory Cummings; a step-grandchild: Levi Cummings; and a sister: Dorothy (Clarence) Wittman.
Funeral service will be at 11:30 am on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Peace Evangelical & Reformed Church (181 Main St.) in Potter with Rev. Dr. Marc Axelrod officiating. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Chilton. A time of visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 am until 11:15 am on Thursday, June 27, 2024. At the time of the service, there will be a link available above for those wishing to watch a live stream or archived recording of the service, watch a memorial video, or see pictures of the flowers and gifts given to the family.
Condolences
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved family member and friend. Willie was my father's best buddy while at Emerald Ridge. My father, Richard, was always engaged in his stories and the life he enjoyed. Willie became our friend, too, over time and time spent was enjoyable. He spoke a lot of his family,wives,work life, and tapping trees. He told us about his yearning for college but put the farm first. Willie was 'salt of the Earth' according to my dad and we couldn't agree more. May his memory be a blessing. His smile carried my dad and was always a source of comfort to him. I will miss our chats.
Dawn Dobberke (Friend) 2024-07-04 17:53:03
Gerry and Mary & family. Our condolences to you and your family.
Lonnie and Candy Wolf (Friends of Gerry and Mary) 2024-06-27 17:23:18
Ken has fond memories working with Wilmer at High Cliff State Park. With Heartfelt Sympathies & may you feel God's peace,
Ken & Susan Pruess (Long time acquaintance) 2024-06-27 14:58:45
Gerry and Mary & family. Our condolences to you and your family.
Lonnie and Candy Wolf (Friends of Gerry and Mary) 2024-06-27 10:35:23
I have cared for Willie almost two years as a nurse at Emerald Ridge. He always had a smile with positive words or solutions to any issues that he faced. He was always a gentleman and he glowed when reminiscing his fishing stories. He loved his wives so much also, there was a special smile when he told stories about them. I was thankful when his suffering ended for him and I will miss just sitting and listening to his life stories. Now he can fish in heaven and receive our Father's love. I will definitely miss him, he was my favorite storyteller. Nothing compares to being in our Master's arms. Rest in peace Willie. It was a pleasure to know you.
Vicki Hanson (Employee at Emerald Fidge) 2024-06-26 10:27:46
I have cared for Willie almost two years as a nurse at Emerald Ridge. He always had a smile with positive words or solutions to any issues that he faced. He was always a gentleman and he glowed when reminiscing his fishing stories. He loved his wives so much also, there was a special smile when he told stories about them. I was thankful when his suffering ended for him and I will miss just sitting and listening to his life stories. Now he can fish in heaven and receive our Father's love. I will definitely miss him, he was my favorite storyteller. Nothing compares to being in our Master's arms. Rest in peace Willie. It was a pleasure to know you.
Vicki Hanson (Employee at Emerald Fidge) 2024-06-26 10:27:23
I met Willie when he moved into Emerald Ridge. He was always smiling and had a joke or two. He had One of the most gentle souls around.i always looked forward to seeing him in The mornings.He would greet me with, there she is, the red headed grandma! With his big smile. He always got a morning hug, and jokes. He will be deeply missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family
Carmen Przybylski (Caregiver) 2024-06-26 10:21:04
I have cared for Willie almost two years as a nurse at Emerald Ridge. He always had a smile with positive words or solutions to any issues that he faced. He was always a gentleman and he glowed when reminiscing his fishing stories. He loved his wives so much also, there was a special smile when he told stories about them. I was thankful when his suffering ended for him and I will miss just sitting and listening to his life stories. Now he can fish in heaven and receive our Father's love. I will definitely miss him, he was my favorite storyteller. Nothing compares to being in our Master's arms. Rest in peace Willie. It was a pleasure to know you.
Vicki Hanson (Employee at Emerald Fidge) 2024-06-26 10:14:12
Willie was one of the nicest guys I have ever met. I started working at Emerald Ridge over 2 years ago and since then Willie has been my favorite and I always looked forward to seeing him. It is not the same without him and the residents, staff, and I miss him very much. Sending prayers.
Hannah Scott (Employee at Emerald Ridge ) 2024-06-26 02:23:17
If there is a state park in heaven then God picked the perfect man to run it. I've known Wilmer since 1975 and you couldn't find a better human being.
John Hocks (co-worker and friend) 2024-06-25 15:05:44
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. As a newly assigned conservation warden to Calumet County, Wilmer made me feel so welcome, offered me an office at the park, and helped me out in so many ways. He was such a wonderful person & friend!
Byron & Denise Goetsch (Friend & Co-worker) 2024-06-24 18:03:10
While working for DNR in Appleton it was a good day when I got to interact with Wilmer. His common sense, humble approach to work, and life, was an example to all who worked with him. I admired him greatly.
Larry Kriese (Work friend and admired human being) 2024-06-24 05:57:32
Deepest sympathy to all his family. Knew him from church and he was always so pleasant. So sorry for your loss.
Linda Kieso (Church acqùitamce ) 2024-06-23 13:19:27
My sympathy’s to all the family. The pictures were so special especially the ones of uncle Charlie and aunt Esther.
Donna Bartel Bennin (Cousin) 2024-06-23 08:08:46
Willy was our Dad’s (Don Ertl) childhood friend. There were great stories of Willy growing up with those Ertl boys. Willy and our Dad had a great, life long friendship. They enjoyed talking about fishing (where the fish were biting on Lake Winnebago) and discussing hunting. it was always fun when Willy and Jeanette would visit at our house or we would visit there. Willy was always so sweet and gentle and always had great stories. When visiting their house, you would be served vanilla ice cream topped with his wonderful maple syrup. In summer, you would be treated to his wonderful golden raspberries. When I think of High Cliff State Park, I always think of Willy and the devotion he had to the park and ran that park so efficiently. Willy was such a gentleman and will be missed.
Betty Reaves (Ertl Family Friend) 2024-06-22 22:45:46
He was a good friend
Cynthia M Barton (friend) 2024-06-22 19:18:02
Wilmer was a very good neighbor to my family the years we lived at High Cliff. We attended the same school as his son. My sympathy to the family in their loss. Adele
A. Jeske (Former neighbor ) 2024-06-20 21:55:46
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