Leone Jean Schultz Obituary (1927 - 2013)

Leone J. Schultz, age 85 of Menomonie, WI died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Menomonie, WI with her twin-sister holding her hand and her family by her side. Leone was born June 7, 1927 at home in Ridgeland, WI to Grant and Gladys (Rhodes) Williams. She grew up most of her life in the Wheeler/Boyceville area graduating from Boyceville High School in 1945. She married Eugene Schultz on June 26, 1946 in Stillwater, MN. While raising her family, Leone was active in the girl scouts and also the cub scouts as a leader and den mother. Over the years, Leone was a "homemaker" taking care of their children and keeping the house spotless. Her knowledge around the kitchen was exemplary. She was a wonderful cook, making full meals, pies and well known for her cinnamon rolls. Leone enjoyed "big" gardens, both of flowers and vegetables. (The kids did not like them as much.) Her hobbies included collecting dolls and bells and she was the family genealogist. She was a faithful member of "TOPS" and also the Eagle Forum Patriotic Group. Her spiritual beliefs were very important to her and she loved attending church events, such as bible study. She is survived by three children, David (Pat) Schultz of Bloomer, Laurie (Bob) Weisser of Menomonie and Amy (Jeff) Luther of Menomonie; her twin sister, Ione Jordan of Wellington, Ohio and her sister, Deloris Compeau of Foster, WI; thirteen grandchildren, Troy Schultz, Heidi (Jeff) Mittelstadt, Jessie Weisser, Dan (Nadine) Weisser, Evan Weisser, Dustin (Summer Diedrich) Luther, Jake Luther & Derek (Krystal Beckwith) Luther, Patti Meyer, Susie Kuesel, Missy (Patrick Milune) Kuesel, Emily Kuesel and Becky Kuesel; great grandchildren, Cory Schultz, Chelsie Medes, Trevor Valdez, Thomas Mittelstadt, Breeana Mittelstadt, Madeline Bailey, Miles Bailey (Their mother, Diane Bailey) Ryker Luther, Colton Luther, Montana Diedrich and Trace Diedrich; Brett Meyer, Whitney Meyer, Logan Milune and Teagan Milune; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Grant & Gladys (Rhodes) Williams; husband, Eugene (1997); one daughter, Kathy Kuesel; two sisters, Tresa Larson and Lorraine Harshman; and three brothers, Darrell Williams, Grant Williams and Merlin Williams; and niece, Lindsey Schultz. Funeral Services will take place at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Peace Lutheran Church, Menomonie, WI with Pastor Dave Whelan officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from Noon until time of service at the church. Burial will follow the service at Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Menomonie. Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie is serving the family.