Annetta K. Schultz

On September 7th, 2016 Annetta (Miller) Schultz peacefully passed away after her third courageous battle with cancer. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and so much more during her life. She leaves behind a husband of 39 years and eight children whom she spent her days homeschooling on their family farm. Annetta was born March 8, 1957 to Glenn and Vera Miller. She enjoyed country life and helping out on her parents farm with her three sisters. She graduated from Richland Center High School in 1975. She continued her education at UW-Richland, where she met her future husband, Jeff Schultz. Annetta and Jeff then transferred to UW-Madison where she earned her BS in Education. While having two of her eight children, she went through nursing school at Madison Area Technical College and graduated with her LPN certification. She was a dedicated nurse for over 17 years at the Richland Hospital, working on the birth and medical/surgical floors. She left a positive impact on so many in our community, but had such a heart for the moms and babies of the birth center. Equal parts teacher and nurse, Annetta taught LaMaze and Birth classes for much of her career with the Richland Hospital. Always one to give back, after surviving breast cancer, Annetta helped with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Susan G. Kolmen community activities. Annetta was active in 4-H as a participant, parent, and leader; her children followed her example and have been active in 4-H as both participants and leaders. Always involved, Annetta was a strong leader and advocate for the homeschooling movement, both locally and statewide. Annetta spent her life serving God and exemplified the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31:10-31; in her home, with her family, and for her community. Survivors include her husband, Jeff Schultz of Richland Center; 8 children, David (Anna) Schultz of West Plains, MO, Daniel Schultz of Richland Center, Zach (Tina) Schultz of LaCrosse, Sarah Schultz of Lancaster, Matthew (Tricia) Schultz of Cashton, Elizabeth Schultz, Joshua Schultz, and Hannah Schultz all of Richland Center; 4 grandchildren, Addiley and Elijah Schultz of LaCrosse, Michelle and Ezekiel Schultz of Cashton; 3 sisters, Hilda (Lavon) Hicks of Richland Center, Sandra (Nathan) Lindeke of Alaska, Glenna (Ernie) Spears of Cazenovia; sister-in-law, Connie (Rollen) Fries of Mazomanie; aunt Ada Balsley of Phoenix, AZ; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Richards officiating. Burial will be held in the Hills Prairie Cemetery near Hillsboro. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 12, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home and also on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM. In LIEU OF FLOWERS memorials may be given to the family. On line condolences can be made at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com

Annetta K. Schultz

March 8, 1957 - September 7, 2016