"Our whole family will always remember Howard with great affection and appreciation. We have all lost, temporarily, a man with tremendous qualities including service, generosity, kindness, humility, sensitivity, humor, courtesy, self-sacrifice, faith, hope and love. Families, churches and communities need more, not fewer, men like Howard Schulze. I'll never forget preparing for my first funeral at Friedens. Howard said we needed to bring the "beer" up from downstairs. I thought, wow, this really is a very German church! Of course, he knew I would be confused - and of course he meant we needed to bring up the "bier" (casket carrier) - but we enjoyed a laugh and I've pulled the same "prank" on unsuspecting others 100 times since! There are many, many more stories and memories. Thanks, Howard, for the memories! With great love, Mark, Sue, Katie & Tyler Voll"
In loving memory of
Howard Walter Schulze
July 29, 1926 - April 3, 2010
Howard W. Schulze
Howard Schulze, age 83 years of Port Washington, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born in Spencer, WI on July 29, 1926 son of Walter Schulze and Lydia Voelker Schulze. Howard grew up in Cedarburg. He attended Cedarburg High School where he played football, basketball and baseball, graduating in 1945. On August 20, 1949 he married Jane Stokdyk at Friedens Evangelical Church in Port Washington. Howard worked for Wisconsin Electric in the maintenance department, retiring in 1988 after 37 years of service. He also worked as the part-time custodian for Friedens Church for 30 years. Mr. Schulze was a member of Friedens Evangelical Church in Port Washington where he helped teach Sunday school and usher. Howard was a past Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader and a past leader with the Port Washington Mariners Drill Team. Howard also volunteered at many local charities including Pioneer Village and the Historical Society, the Food Pantry, and Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and playing bocce ball. Howard is survived by four children: Sandra (Bill) Sellnow of Guntersville, AL, Nancy (Bill) Bichler of Davenport, IA, Donald (Judy) Schulze of Port Washington and Neil (Debbie) of Grafton. He is further survived by 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jane, daughter Nola Heinowski, and two sisters Elaine (the late Ralph) Laubenstein and Audrey (the late Edward) Scheer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 10th at Friedens Evangelical Church, 454 N. Milwaukee Street, Port Washington, at 12 PM with Pastor Brandon Lemons officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his wife Jane and daughter Nola at Union Cemetery in Cedar Grove. Visitation will be held on Saturday April 10th at the CHURCH from 10 AM until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Friedens Evangelical Church or Pioneer Village suggested. The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.
Service:
12:00 PM at Friedens Evangelical Church 454 N. Milwaukee Street Port Washington, WI 53074 on April 10, 2010 (map/driving directions)