Ardean Mary Schultz, age 92, of Wells, MN, died peacefully Sunday, December 17, 2023 at The Shepherd’s Inn. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday May 4, 2024 at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, MN. Burial will follow the service at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Wells. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church (10:00-11:00 AM). Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.
Ardean was born April 10, 1931, the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Wenthold) Niebuhr in Wells, MN. She graduated 8th grade at country school. Ardean lived on the family farm until November of 1957 when she married Leo Schultz and the couple moved to Longmont, CO. She held various jobs but her favorites were working with food. She loved to cook and bake. Ardean was a great cook and famous for her cabbage burgers and sweet rolls, but the favorite among her children and grandchildren were her Monster cookies. She enjoyed dancing, especially the Waltz, and her flowers in her garden. Ardean belonged to St. Casimir CCW, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Eagle Club in Albert Lea.
Ardean is survived by her 4 children: Lynn (Mark) Fendrich of Wells, MN, Greg (Dena) Schultz of Brighton, CO, Alan (Sherry) Schultz of Loveland, CO, Bridget (Nick Krause) Wagner of The Woodlands, TX; 6 grandchildren: Joshua Schultz of Denver, CO, Nicole (Rob) Sims of Ashburn, VA, Logan (Jessica) Fendrich of Wells, MN, Zach (Cassandra) Fendrich of Wells, MN, Justin Wagner of Magnolia, TX, Ryan (Kaitlyn) Wagner of Spring, TX; Step grandchildren: Joshua and Jacob Jones; 4 great-grandchildren: Olivia Sims, Madelyn, Landon, and Makenzie Fendrich; in-law: Vicki Sonnek, Marilyn Schultz, Fran Schultz, Don (Laura) Schultz, Bonita Schultz, Corrine Schultz; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.
She is preceded in death by her husband Leo G Schultz; parents Albert and Margaret Niebuhr; brothers: Melvin (Alice) Niebuhr, Harvey (Helga) Niebuhr; sister Helen (Donald) Grunzke, and her twin sister Arlean (Jack) Barnick.
Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
What a surprise to me I sure hope I am aware of the date set for her funeral.sympthy to all
Hugs and prayers to her families and friends. Such an amazing gal. A mind of her own and a very loving heart. We are so blessed with wonderful memories. Rest in Peace now. I am sure the families gone before you will welcome you with open arms.❤️❤️. Love you! Donnie Dean and Sue
My deepest sympathies to all the families. Ardean was a great lady! Sure enjoyed all our visits. She will be missed.
We are so saddened to hear of your loss!! She was a great lady who will be missed by many! Hugs to you all!!
So very sorry to hear of your loss. She was a very special lady and will be missed by many. Hugs and prayers to you all
Dear Lynn and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.
We have such good memories of when our families got together.
Your mom was such a fun and kind lady.
Sincerely,
the Hutchinson kids; Donna, Bill, Leslie and Jamie