Carol Jean Schulze

Carol Jean Schulze of La Crosse, WI, passed away on October 16, 2026, after a long, busy life of 97 years.

Carol was born to George and Calverna Horman on September 21, 1929, in La Crescent, MN. The family moved to Onalaska, WI, when she was three years old. Carol attended Onalaska High School, graduating in 1948, and at that time she met her future husband, Alfred W.C. Schulze. Carol and Alfred married in June 1951, in Onalaska at St. Paul Lutheran Church, and moved into their new home in La Crosse, where they celebrated their marriage for 63 years until Alfred passed away in 2014. They both became members of First Evangelical Lutheran church in La Crosse, where they participated in many church activities throughout their lifetime together.

Carol worked in accounts payable and receivable for Trane Company, G. Heileman Brewing, and Swift Company for many years. She loved feeding and watching the birds that nested around the house, tending to her flower gardens, reading novels, bowling, square dancing, playing cards and bingo, watching her Packers, Brewers, Bucks, Badgers, and volunteering at the Tomah VA. Carol was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 595 in La Crosse, where she held many official positions and participated in many events supporting veterans.

Carol is survived by her son, Steven (Kim Knorr) Schulze of Madison, WI; grandchildren, Jared (Becca) Schulze of Trempealeau, WI, Stefanie (Rob) Myers of Marion, IA, Michael (Laura) Schulze of Waunakee, WI, and Jillian Schulze (Graham Blus) of Chicago, IL; great-grandchildren, Clara and Lydia Schulze of Trempealeau, Matthew and Natalie Myers of Marion, and Charlie Ann and Luther Schulze of Waunakee; sisters and brothers Judy (Carl) Munson of West Salem, WI, Marvin (Frances) Horman of Onalaska, WI, Howard (Rose) Horman or Maynard, MA; and brother-in-law Robert (Evie) Schulze of La Crosse, WI; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Carol was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Kenneth, Wayne, Robert, Douglas, Gerald, Barbara Walker, Erving, Shirley Dean (Mike).

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, October 30th, at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home in La Crosse. Friends may visit with the family on Friday, October 30th, at the funeral home from 11:00 AM until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 520 West Ave, La Crosse, WI, or Agrace Hospice at www.agrace.org.

Carol’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Agrace Hospice for the comfort, support, and care they provided for the last nine months; Brookdale Senior Living staff, past and present, who provided Carol with an enjoyable family environment and kind care during her last three years; Bethany St. Joseph Care Center staff who assisted in Carol’s recovery; and the nurses and doctors at Mayo Clinic and Hospital for their patience, care, and guidance for so many years.