"Visiting the cousins in Nebraska was always a big part of our family vacations during the summer. Elaine always helped to make our visits to the Ponca/Martinsburg area so much fun. Our sympathy and prayers for comfort and rest are with you at this difficult time."
In loving memory of
Elaine M. Schultz
October 18, 1923 - January 4, 2013
Elaine M. Schultz, 89, of Martinsburg, NE passed away at the Elms Health Care Center in Ponca, NE on Friday, January 4, 2013.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Martinsburg, NE with Rev. Dr. Klaus Raab officiating. Visitation will begin at noon, prior to the service. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery in Martinsburg. Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M., with the family present at 6:00 P.M. and a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, January 7, 2013 at the Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca, NE. Online condolences to the family may be posted at www.mohrfuneralhome.com.
Elaine was born on October 18, 1923, the daughter of William and Florence (Hildebrand) Schultz. She grew up in the Martinsburg area. She graduated from Ponca High School. Elaine married Archie Schultz on April 25, 1943 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Martinsburg, NE. The couple farmed west of Martinsburg until they moved to the Elms Health Care Center in 2008. They were married for sixty-six years when Archie passed away in October, 2009.
Elaine worked at the Elms Health Care Center in Ponca for twenty-six years. She also worked as an election board worker for many years. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Martinsburg.
She enjoyed cooking for and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her sons, Alan (Mary Jane) of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Jim (Debbie) of Livonia, Michigan and Craig (Diane) of Houston, Texas; daughter, Rhonda (Loren) Reuter of Allen, Nebraska; grandchildren, Mark (Janelle) Schultz of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Jarod (Dawn) Schultz of Denver, Colorado, Eric Schultz of Livonia, Michigan, Marty (Kari) Schultz of Trophy Club, Texas and Jason (Kristin) Reuter of Martinsburg, Nebraska; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Kortany, Noah, Coty, Cortney, Hannah and Jessica; great-great grandson, Bradley; and one sister, Jeanett Scroggin of Rockwell City, IA.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, William and Florence Schultz; husband, Archie Schultz; grandson, Brian Schultz; brother and sister-in-law, John and Mary Lou Schultz; and brother-in-law, Ronald Scroggin.
Tributes
"I really enjoyed working with Elaine such a big heart for those she cared for. Also remember the great buns she baked for some of our parties at the Elms. She always had a smile for everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time."
"To Elaine's family.....thinking of you during this difficult time. I will always remember her warm smiles and gentle hugs....she was a very special lady. Jeanne Young"
"Sorry to hear about Elaine's passing. Thinking about her sure brings back many fun memories about family parties in Aunt Florence's big yard, catching lightning bugs, etc..... We will keep all the family in prayer. "
"Aunt Elaine will always hold a special place in our hearts. We cherish many happy memories of summers spent on the farm with our cousins while Uncle Archie, Aunt Elaine, and mom and dad sat in chairs on the lawn talking, laughing and having a great time. We will miss you Aunt Elaine."
"To the Family of Elaine, So sorry to hear of the passing of Elaine. I remember many pleasant years with her and all the rest of the Schultz cousins growing up together and spending every Christmas at Grandma Schultz's house until I was 18 years old. We had many pleasant years together. Thanks for the memories. "
"Family of Elaine Schultz...So sorry about your loss. Elaine will be missed by her family and a host of friens. Our love and prayers are with you all. "