Katherine Schulz, of 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., passed away at her residence on Friday, March 24, 2017.
She was born in Franzfeld, Yugoslavia on June 29, 1922.
She immigrated to Canada with her family in 1928, eventually settling in the Stratton, Ont. area. She attended school in Pattullo Township.
She had excellent penmanship and artistic ability; winning several awards at the Emo Fair. After finishing school, she worked for Green’s Tourist Camp in Nestor Falls.
Katherine was united in marriage to Wolfram Schulz on Oct. 22, 1948. They spent their entire married life in Rainy River District, mostly in Stratton.
Mom was a gentle and kind soul who was devoted to her family. She embodied the true meaning of the words “Domestic Engineer” and her family reaped the benefits from this title.
She was proud of the fact that you could never find a speck of dust in her house.
She loved to garden and pick berries in the summer. She also enjoyed visiting family and friends.
After moving to Fort Frances, she joined the Church of the Lutheran Hour and church activities played a key role in her life.
Katherine was predeceased by her husband, Wolfram Schulz, in 1989; son, Kurt, in 2012; grandson, Scott, in 1981; father, Conrad Siraky Sr., in 1953; mother, Katherine Siraky, in 1974; sister, Dorothy Michl, in 2003; and brothers, Frederick in 1937 and Conrad in 2003.
Katherine is survived by her daughter, Karen Hammond (Bill); daughter-in-law, Susan Schulz; and sons, Richard Schulz (Sandra Lange) and Robert Schulz (Joyce).
Also surviving are her grandchildren, Kevin, Derek (Danielle), Trevor, Troy (Jennifer), Krista (Sean), and Jason (Danielle); and great-grandchildren, Zachary, Landon, Brodie, Kurtis, and Johnathan.
Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and extended family.
As per her wishes, there will be no official funeral service.
There will be a private family service on the date of the interment.
In memoriam donations may be made to Rainycrest Long-Term Care, 550 Osborne St., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 2B7.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com
KATHERINE SCHULZ
