John Schulte
December 31, 1926 - March 10, 2020
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John E. Schulte, age 93 of Darlington, WI passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County in Darlington. He was born in Dixon, IL the son of August and Caroline (Schaeffer) Schulte. John grew up in Dixon, IL where he graduated from Dixon High School. After graduation, John started farming with his brother, August, until moving to rural Argyle, WI in 1960. He continued farming for the rest of his life and also sold seed corn and silos. John married the love of his life Barbara J. Eckard on August 12, 1951 in Bureau, IL and together shared over 50 years of marriage. John is survived by his children: Randy (Gloria) Schulte of Benton, KY, Becky (Ben) Leahy of Massillon, OH, Brad (Diane) Schulte of Madison, WI, Mark Schulte of Garden Grove, CA, Rick (Tammy) Schulte of Monroe, WI, Greg (Rose) Schulte of Fayette, WI, and Scott (Jill) Schulte of Darlington; a daughter-in-law: Kay Schulte; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a brother: August Jr., (Marilyn) Schulte of rural Dixon, IL; and two sisters: Bernice VonHolton of Sterling, IL and Eva Cowley of Dixon. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Barbara in 2005; one son: Barry Schulte in 2002; a daughter-in-law: Sandy Schulte in 2019; two brothers: Albert Schulte and Elmer Schulte; and three sisters: Hanna Hopkins, Helen Martinson, and Alice Pierce.John was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Darlington. He enjoyed dancing at Turner Hall in Monroe, sipping on coffee, going to farm sales, and holding a good conversation. John took great pride in his farming and was proud to teach his sons what hard work looked like. He cherished his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the memories they created together more then anything else in the world. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. A funeral service will be held Monday, March 16, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Grace Lutheran Church (1302 Clay Street., Darlington) with Rev. Larry Ballentine officiating. Burial will be in Apple Grove Cemetery in rural Argyle. A visitation will be held Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Erickson Funeral Home (508 Main St., Darlington) and on Monday from 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M. at the church. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com. For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in John's name.
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Roger White
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So very sorry for your loss. - Roger White
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Jody Geissbuhler Tuescher
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You have my deepest sympathy.
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Donna Elmer Weber
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All of us Elmer "kids" extend our deepest sympathy to all of you Schulte "kids" and your families. We have such strong memories of growing up with all of you. I think we always felt we were kindred spirits because you were physically working as hard every day as we were, just trying to survive... and survive and thrive we all did (though both our families have lost dear ones along the way). John was a character in deed, always quick to tease and then would give that sly look like "who me???" I remember once he was talking to my mom and saying how cranky your mom was being, & just that quick my sweet mother said, "John, if I was married to you I be cranky too". (And then of course he acted shocked & wounded that mom would say such a thing... but then they both had a good laugh because he knew she was being truthful😄). I'm very sorry we won't be able to be there for your dad's visitation or funeral, but please know all of us Elmers are with you in spirit, you are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the passing of your dad. Always, Donna
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Douglas Eames
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I'm sorry I heard that John Schulte had passed away . He enjoyed talking and being with my Father and I. He always liked to joke around and enjoyed talking with most everyone. My father would sometimes loan him farm machinery . I wrote this , Douglas the son of Arthur Eames family.
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Terry Hancock
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You have my Deepest Sympathy for your loss.
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JEAN SINKULE
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My sympathy to the John Schulte family. I have changed employers and lost track of John. I use to know John a few years back where he would come into the bank, help himself to a cup of coffee and visit. He was a character and always enjoyed our visits. My sympathy. Jean Sinkule