Myrtle Schultz, 98

Myrtle Emma (Duberowski) Schultz, 98, a resident at St. William’s Living Center in Parkers Prairie, beloved mother, sister, grandmother and aunt, went to the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. There she will rest in peace.

Myrtle was born May 25, 1911 to John and Anna (Brockopp) Duberowski at Parkers Prairie. She was the fifth of seven children. She was baptized June 11, 1911 and confirmed April 10, 1927 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie. She grew up in Parkers Prairie where she attended country school.

Myrtle was united in marriage to Erick Schultz December 29, 1930 in Fergus Falls. Following their marriage, they lived in rural Parkers Prairie, raised three children, held various jobs and were hard workers. Myrtle retired from the Parkers Prairie School District after 24 years as a school cook. She never missed a day of work and served approximately 2,520,000 meals in her career, which is remarkable! She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She was an excellent baker and enjoyed entertaining. She could often be found outdoors, working in her flower gardens. Feeding and housing birds was another of her passions.

Myrtle is survived by her children, Caroline Todd-Wilson of Olympia, Washington, Amogene (Ron) Wahlin of Portland, Oregon, Bill (Sara Mohn) Schultz of Arden Hills, and a foster daughter, Josie (Dave) Meyers of Minnetonka; her beloved brother, Marvin Duberowski of Parkers Prairie; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Erick; two brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services were held Monday, December 14 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkers Prairie with the Rev. Kirk Lee officiating. Music was provided by organist, Gloria Hollatz and vocalists, Robin Todd and Mary Duberowski.

Burial was at Parkers Prairie Cemetery. Pallbearers were Don Duberowski, John Duberowski, Tom Duberowski, Joe Duberowski, Jim Duberowski and Scott Duberowski.

Arrangements are by Lind Family Funeral Service with chapels in Miltona and Parkers Prairie; www.lindfamilyfh.com.

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