Service Information
Doris Mae Schultz, age 97, of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, formerly of Hector, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at the Buffalo Lake Health Care Center in Buffalo Lake.
Memorial Service will be held Friday, September 16, 2022, at 2:00 P.M at Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector, Minnesota, with interment in the Hector City Cemetery in Hector.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Memorials preferred to the donor's choice of charity.
Obituary
Doris Mae Schultz was born on March 27, 1925 to Jennie (nee Lee) and Oscar Fredrickson in Hector, MN. She passed away on July 18, 2022 in Buffalo Lake, MN.
Doris was the oldest child, soon joined by brothers and sisters. Her life began in Minnesota but the family moved to North Dakota while she was very young. Sometime during the ‘dirty 30s’ the family returned to the Hector area to farm. Doris graduated from Hector High School, graduated from St. Cloud Teachers College, and eventually taught elementary grades at the public school in Milroy, MN.
She married Merle Schultz on June 21, 1947 and became a full-time farm wife. Doris and Merle raised 5 children on the family farm. Settling into a rural life, Doris canned and froze her garden vegetables and lugs of fruit from each season. She had gorgeous flower gardens. Many a bride-to-be stopped by to pick flowers, baby’s breath and snowballs for their bridal shower center pieces.
Doris lived a typical rural life serving as President of the PTA, actively participating in a social Birthday Club, teaching Sunday school, hosting wiener roasts on the farmyard, throwing couple’s card parties, going out swing dancing with Merle, quilting, sewing and crocheting all the while hanging clothes outside to dry.
Doris lost many relatives and friends along the way. She became a widow at the age of 70. Subsequently, she filled her time by doing scads of needle work, making a variety of artsy crafts, traveling and working part time as a CNA at Buffalo Lake Health Care Center.
Doris is survived by sons Keith (wife Jean), Kevin (wife Pam), Craig Schultz and daughters Kathy Applebee and Gail Lee, as well as 5 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 10 step great grandchildren. She is survived by brother Melvin Fredrickson (wife Myrtle), sister Mary Ann Gould, brother-in-law Byron Engen, nieces, nephews and their next generation.
She was preceded in death by husband Merle, newborn daughter Carol, parents Jennie and Oscar Fredrickson, brother Ray Fredrickson, sister-in-law Carolyn Fredrickson, sister Donna Engen, son-in-law, Dennis Applebee, and step-grandson, James Albrecht.
John 16: Jesus said ‘So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. In that day you will ask nothing of me.’
Rest easy, Mom.
adrianne henschke says
To the Schultz family:
My deepest sympathy to you all. My mother , Adline, and Doris spent many happy times together. Over the past several years I have enjoyed listening to them tell tales and stories of the times they enjoyed together. Until about 10 days ago every time I visited my mother at the nursing home we had to take a stroll down the hall and check in on Doris. May you all rest knowing your mom is in a better place. I will be thinking of you in the days ahead. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Hanson Engebretson says
My sympathies to those Doris left behind. I have many fond memories of her and enjoyed many laughs. I have numerous recipes from her and will cherish them dearly. Rest easy my friend, you’ve earned it!
Linda Buehler Henningsen says
To Kathy and family,
You have my deepest sympathy over the passing of your mother. She will forever be in your thoughts and special memories.
Kari L Engen says
Hello family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Dad speaks often of you all and at times I feel he has mentally adopted you. Not jealous or anything. I am happy to see that Doris has finally found home, and I hope that your hearts are eased. You are in my thoughts.
GAIL LEE says
Thank you Kari. Our family bond was forged at a very young age for all of us. I’m so grateful for that. Love you. See you soon. Gail
Kathy Uecker says
My sympathy to all of you. I have many happy memories of working with Doris at the Buffalo Lake Health Care Center. I can still picture her on her break, doing the crossword puzzle found in the Star and Tribune. She will always be remembered.
Mary Anne "Tiny" Gould says
To the Schultz children and families. I am sorry that I cannot be at the memorial gathering but age has gotten to me. I will always remember Doris as my big sister and her teen age years because that was when I was so impressionable at the tender age of five and six. She was always a true friend and we had many conversations about this and that. God bless all of you and may she rest in peace. Love, Tiny
Joan Doering says
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I ALWAYS ENJOYED WORKING WITH Doris at the BLCHC she will always be remembers in your hearts,