Diane Schultz

Diane Elaine Schultz, age 61, passed away at her home with her family by her side, on Wednesday morning, April 30, 2008, after a brief battle with ovarian cancer.

Diane was born September 1, 1946, in Northfield, to Roy and Marion (Kruse) Docken. She was baptized on September 29, 1946, at Solor Lutheran Church and confirmed November 5, 1961, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. She graduated from Northfield High School in 1964. She married John Schultz on April 16, 1966, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Northfield. After marriage Diane stayed home with the children. In 1978, she went to work for Ryt-Way Packaging. After 10 years with Ryt-Way she went to work for Malt-O-Meal and worked there for the past 20 years.

Diane enjoyed her flower gardens, shopping, and having coffee with her friends. She also enjoyed playing cards and bowling, especially going to Women’s National Bowling Tournaments with her friends. She loved to travel with her husband along with Jim and Martha Schultz to Arizona every Spring. She enjoyed traveling the country and going on many cruises. She fulfilled her life long dream of going to Norway two years ago. She was kind and energetic, and always willing to help others. Her greatest love was her family and grandchildren, and she always enjoyed spending time with them. She will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband, John; 3 sons: Timothy, Thomas (Betty), Jason (Heather), all of Northfield; 5 grandchildren: Tessa, Andrew, Brandon, Nicole and Tyler; and many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, May 5, 2008, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Northfield with Revs. Craig Ellingboe & Steve Delzer officiating. Music will be provided by Donna Paulsen and Colleen Rapp. Interment will be in the Northfield Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Pat Condon, Dave Docken, Jeff Docken, Mike Kruse, Corey Schultz and Kevin Schultz. Visitation will be 3-7PM Sunday, May 4, 2008, at the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home in Northfield. Visitation will continue at the church on Monday one hour prior to the funeral.

Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home.