Joanne Lucille Schultz

Joanne Lucille Schultz

Lewiston, Minn.

Joanne Lucille Schultz, 80, of Lewiston, Minn., and formerly of Cedar Rapids, was called home by her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.

Joanne was born March 24, 1942, in Lewiston, to Leonard and Lucille (Karsten) Groski. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1960. On Aug. 19, 1961, Joanne married the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Schultz in Lewiston. They made their home and raised their family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where Joanne worked for Square D. In 2001, they built their retirement home and move back to Lewiston, to be closer to family and friends.

Joanne’s ideal day involved sitting in the sun with a good book. She took pride in her yard tending to her flower beds, making it an attractive environment for her beloved hummingbirds. Many memorable vacations and outings were spent with family and friends camping and fishing. She cherish her family time playing games, chatting, shopping, and spoiling her granddaughters and fur-grand babies.

She is survived by her husband, Dick; three children, Dick Schultz Jr. (Debra Burns) of Shullsburg, Wis., Carla Schultz (Joey) Serafin of Corvallis, Ore., and Calvin Schultz of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two granddaughters, Sadie Schultz of Napa, Calif., and Kaitlin Witherell of Vancouver, Wash.; two sisters, Sandra Bonow of Eyota and Sharon (Pete) Martin of Yuma, Ariz.; and many nephews and nieces.

Joanne was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Richard, Tom and Robert.

Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at St. Paul’s UCC & ELCA in Lewiston. Visitation will be noon until the time of the service. She will be laid to rest at Lewiston Public Cemetery. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service, Lewiston, is assisting the family with arrangements. www.hofffuneral.com.