Caroline Schulz

Hastings resident, Caroline M. Schulz, 90, passed away with her children by her side on May 17th, 2014 at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska.

Services will be Wednesday, May 21, 2014; 10:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church, Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 20, 2014; 1:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home with family present from 6:00-8:00 P.M., and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. The family would like to acknowledge and offer a very special thank you to the Mary Lanning Healthcare nursing staff and College View Memory Support unit.

The fourth of eight children and only daughter, Caroline was born March 21, 1924 near Glenvil, Nebraska on a farm to Reempt & Lena (Rothfuss) Hinrichs. She married Burdette A. Schulz on March 17, 1944 in Salina, Kansas, celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this year. Caroline worked at the Navy Depot during World War II before moving near Ayr where they farmed until 1985 before moving to Hastings. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, and served as Sunday School teacher at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Hill for many years. Caroline loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, dancing to big band music, cooking and baking for her families. She will be deeply missed and remembered for her genuine caring and fun-loving spirit.

Caroline was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Martin, Ervin, Alvin, Harvey, Dean and Larry.

Survivors include:
Husband:
Burdette A. Schulz - Hastings, NE
Son & Daughter-in-law:
Terry & Rhonda Schulz - Andover, KS
Daughter & Son-in-law:
Julie & Wayne Tatro - Boulder, CO
Grandchildren & Spouses:
Stacey Smith - Juniata, NE
Terra McGeough - Tampa, FL
Jade & Jeanne Schulz - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Amber & Mike Swanson - Ravensdale, WA
Ryan & Alissa Tatro - Los Alamos, NM
Great-Grandchildren:
11
Brother & Spouse:
Dale & Lois Hinrichs - Fairfield, NE
Sisters-in-law:
Edna Hinrichs - Hastings, NE
Opal Hinrichs - Glenvil, NE
Thelma Hinrichs - Hastings, NE
Janice Hinrichs - Glenvil, NE
Numerous Nieces & Nephews