Died Sunday November 22, 2020 at Dunklau Gardens
Willard was born December 30, 1926 in Cuming County to William and Adeline 'Hass' Schulz. He was raised on the family farm, attended St. Matthew Parochial School and attended Wisner High School. He married Rose Stecher on December 29, 1947 in Hooper. They lived for a short time by Wisner then moved to the Hooper area. Willard worked a variety of jobs until he began a career with Northern Natural Gas that lasted for 35 years. After Rose died he married Cherie Taylor on January 13, 1996. They continued to live in Fremont.
Willard was member of First Lutheran Church in Fremont, involved in many areas including taking a trip as part of the Mexico Mission Builders. He was a member of the Golden K Kiwanis Club in Fremont, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Arie #200 and a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors:
Wife Cherie of Fremont
Daughter Coralee (Paul) Kriete of Hooper
Cherie's family John Monson, Danny Taylor, Pat Taylor, Sarah Jane (Rick) Tucker, Denise (David) Patterson
Jennifer Monson and Alison Monson all of Fremont.
many grand and great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his wife Rose in 1995, daughter and son-in-law Roxann and Dennis Repschlaeger and grandson Greg Repschlaeger.
The funeral will be 10am Saturday, November 28, 2020 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the First Lutheran Endowment Fund. Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
To view Willard's service please copy the following link:
https://youtu.be/TYgCvGOuwDY
Condolences(2)
Nancy Schroeder
Blair, NE Friday, November 27, 2020 Dear Cory and family,We just read of your Dad's service and are remembering you in prayer as you mourn and celebrate his life.His service will be the same time as Richard Larson's...what a sad week for everyone....know we are with with you in spirit. God's blessings, Nancy and Joel Schroeder
Larry and Pat Nun
Tekamah, NE Monday, November 23, 2020 We have such wonderful memories of our time spent with the Schulz family from college days forward. May God grant eternal rest unto WillardWith love and prayers
Larry and Pat Nun