Karen L. Schultz

86, Appleton, passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2026, at Little Chute Health Services.

She was born on Feb. 1, 1940, to the late Ellsworth and Ferne (Mueller) Ewig in Milwaukee, WI. Karen graduated from Bayview High School in 1958. She married Norman Schultz on April 2, 1966, and he preceded her in death.

Karen worked at Kmart and Piggly Wiggly until her retirement. She enjoyed knitting baby hats and making ornaments with the Felt & Trim Group at Appleton Medical Center, where she volunteered. She also volunteered at Brewster Village and was active at her church, First English Lutheran in Appleton. Karen liked to read, sew, and most of all spend time with her family and friends.

Karen is survived by her children: Scott (Christy) Williams, Kathy (Scott) Dethardt and Dan (Paige) Schultz; step-daughter, Lynn (Terry) Bonnin; grandchildren: Lisa (Jason) Staver, Alex Dethardt, Cooper Schultz, Maggie (Scott) Mende, Allie (Austin) Gruszczynski, Erin and Ryan Bonnin; two great granddaughters: Sydney and Ella; a sister, Suzanne (Curtis) Sweet; a brother, Jerry (Cindy) Ewig and a cousin, Terry (Vicki) Mulder.

She was preceded in death by her parents; the love of her life, her husband, Norman ‘Mickey’ Schultz; two sisters: Sally Jo Ewig and Marilyn Peterson.

A Memorial Service for Karen will be held at 6 PM, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Brettschneider Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Phillip Whisler presiding. Friends may visit the family from 4 – 6 PM prior to the service. She will be laid to rest alongside her family at Appleton Highland Memorial Park, in a private ceremony.

The family would like to thank the staff of Little Chute Health Services and Moments Hospice for their wonderful care of Mom/Grandma. A memorial fund is being established.