Schultz, Dorothy Ann (Willmert)

April 18, 1937 - July 23, 2021

Dorothy Ann Schultz went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Dorothy was born in Mayville, ND to Harold and Carol Willmert on April 18, 1937. She grew up on the family farm near Hope, ND, spending winters in Kansas City, MO. Dorothy was valedictorian of her class at Notre Dame de Sion High School in Kansas City and graduated from Dana College in Blair, NE. She received her Master's Degree from the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Dorothy met the love of her life, Erling, while at Dana College. They were married in 1957. Daughter, Deborah was born in 1958 and their son, Paul, followed in 1959. Dorothy taught French at Burke High School in Omaha from its opening in 1967 until her retirement in 1992. She received numerous accolades for her teaching abilities, including the Alice Buffet Outstanding Teacher Award and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Dana College.

Dorothy loved her family and was a devoted member of the Lutheran church. She was an avid crafter and card-maker and delighted in sending her custom creations to family and friends on birthdays and other special occasions. Dorothy followed Cornhusker football and all the Denver and Phoenix sports teams.

Dorothy and Erling enjoyed international travel and many cruises. After retiring, they lived full-time in their RV, spending summers in Gunnison, CO, while wintering in Casa Grande, AZ, ultimately living in Casa Grande year-round. They recently relocated to Colorado Springs to be closer to family.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Erling; daughter, Deborah (Terry) DeBauche of Elbert, CO; son, Paul (Janet) Schultz of Boulder, CO; brother, Walter (Joan) Willmert of Lawrence, KS; sister, Carol (Jake) Weigel of Lexington, OK; grandchildren, Spencer (Hanna) DeBauche, Ethan (Rachel) DeBauche, Adrienne DeBauche, Anna (Josh) Cole, Leah Schultz, and Hal Schultz; and great-granddaughter, Nora Dorothy DeBauche.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, August 6, 2021, 11am at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4125 Constitution Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. Memorials in Dorothy's memory may be made to the Salvation Army, or Trinity Lutheran Church in Casa Grande. Cards to the family may be sent C/O The Springs Funeral Services - North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80923.

THE SPRINGS FUNERAL SERVICES - NORTH, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80923 719-358-5128

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~