Ruth E. (Burger) Schultz

Ruth, Ellen Schultz (née Burger) died May 15, 2024. She grew up in Milwaukee, WI. She will be fondly remembered as a teacher in Lutheran School‘s for 38 years. She was an outstanding athlete, a pioneer for women’s sports, and a member of the Milwaukee, Lutheran, Athletic Hall of Fame. She also participated in volleyball, basketball, and softball at Concordia College St. Paul, MN.  She loved to watch her Packers, Brewers, and Bucks. 

Ruth is survived by her husband, John, her children, JJ (Andrea) Schultz, Rachel (Brian) Ernst, & Sarah Schultz.  She is survived by grand children Hayden, Isabella, Emmett, and Micah Schultz.  She is also survived by her brother Mark (Pat) Burger, sister Debi (Steve) Kossoris, sister Christine (Jerry) Romanowich, and brother Jim Grady, as well as many nieces and nephews. 

A funeral service will be held to celebrate Ruth's life on Saturday May 25, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1731 St Agnes Dr. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday May 24, 2024 at the Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Ave., 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and again on Saturday May 25, 2024 at CHURCH from 12:00 pm to the time of service at 1:00 pm. Ruth will be laid to rest at Fort Howard Memorial Park. 

The Lyndahl Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials can be made to the Pilgrim building fund in honor of Ruth and her teaching ministry.

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