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Eugene “Butch” Schulz, age 82, of Yorkville, WI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, daughters, and son-in-law on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Butch was born in Burlington, WI on January 26, 1942, the son of late George Schulz and Ruby (nee: Meyer) Schulz. On July 22, 1967 he married Linda Ruhle at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kenosha.
He graduated from Westosha High School, formerly Salem Central, in 1960. After graduating he joined the Army National Guard before attending Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI where he received his Bachelors degree in Accounting.
He spent his 60 + year career in various finance positions. After working as an Accounting Auditor at Hammill and Company in Racine, he was employed by the City of Kenosha as the Comptroller and Finance Director for 13 years before pursuing a career in Public Finance at Clayton Brown and Associates, US Bank and finally at Piper Sandler where he was still employed at the time of his death.
Butch was a familiar face around Kenosha County. He spent over 20 years playing on many local fast-pitch teams and was inducted into the Kenosha’s Softball Hall of Fame in 2019. He was a sports enthusiast playing racquetball for many years and most recently finding a passion for pickleball. He was also the longest serving member of the Kenosha Public Museum Foundation’s Board and Directors and also served as Chair of the Finance Committee.
Butch was generous and dedicated to his family and friends where he was a mentor to many. He enjoyed countless vacations over the years with his family and life-long friends Nick and Rita Arnold. He enjoyed spending time in the summer at his cottage in Door County, was an avid bird watcher, and Green Bay Packer fan. He built many wood duck houses that were placed on the pond in his backyard, fed the hummingbirds and orioles, and kept track of the arrival of different types of birds every year. During football season the family was always welcome to come over and eat chili while watching the Packers.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Art, Doris, Robert, Caryl, Lyle, Lorraine, Russel, Ralph, Marilyn, Gerald, and Kenneth and in-laws Joe and Opal Ruhle. He is survived by his wife, Linda and children Kari (John) Andreoli of Yorkville, WI and Denise (Jamie) of Kenosha, WI. He is further survived by grandchildren Jared (Ashley) Andreoli of Milwaukee, WI, Khloe (Michael) Lory of Union Grove, WI, Brendan Farmer of Union Grove, WI and Mallory Farmer of Kenosha, WI, and great-grandchildren Jack and Marlowe with two more due this year. He is also survived by brothers, Myron (Lois) of Grafton, WI and Glenn (Gloria) of Jackson, Mississippi.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for their care in the last weeks of his life.
A memorial service for Butch will be held on Monday, May 13th, 2024 at The Kenosha Civil War Museum (5400 1st Avenue) at 6pm with a visitation with the family from 4pm to the time of services.
In lieu of gifts, memorial donations to the family will be distributed to charities of the families choice.
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Jimmy says:
Our hearts go out to you and your family much love Jimmy Janice
Peter Barca says:
Gene was someone I always admired for his professionalism and tremendous civic engagement. How fortunate Kenosha was for all his many contributions!
Andrea Robers says:
Heaven gained another angel. Sending hugs and prayers at this difficult time.
Larry, Ande, Brad, and Becki Robers
Roberta Romero says:
Dear Denise and Family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.
Trudy Miller says:
I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. He was a great uncle and fun person to be with.
Shelley kuhar says:
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful uncle, who was a wild and crazy guy. I have so many fond memories of him.
GARY Gitzlaff says:
Linda and Family, Jean and I would like to send our sympathy. Gene and I played a lot of softball both together and against each other. We had alot of fun on the teams we played on.
Missy & Jeff Alton says:
Dear Linda – We are so sorry. The only words I can find are that we wish we knew him longer than we did. Each memory of the times we shared with you & Butch and Jerry & Patti are of happy times. May these happy memories bring you peace in this difficult time.
Jon Lyons says:
As Chaplain for the American Legion Post 21 and the Sons of The American Legion Squadron 21 in Kenosha Wisconsin, I’d like to say thank you for your service and God bless you, your family, and your friends. You’re all in my prayers. Just remember he was a gift from God and knowing him was even a bigger gift. 🙏🏻🫡
Patricia Schulz & Gary George says:
From the Schulz family farm in Western Kenosha County to Wall Street, our dearest Uncle Butch shared his lifetime of high-achievment with his loving family and the people of Southeastern Wisconsin. Butch and my father Mort (Myron) with their brother Fotch (Glen) are the last of a family of 14. Born to George and Ruby (nee Meyer), parents born in 1896 and 1897, respectively, this Schulz Family in Wisconsin spans over 3 different centuries for 2 generations. Butch’s legacy shines bright with his treasured daughters Kari and Denise and their families. He and Aunt Linda have cherished them all as the light of their lives. All of Uncle Butch’s Family and friends and colleagues join in saluting a life well lived. To Aunt Linda, Cousin Kari and Cousin Denise, Du bist in dieser schweren Zeit nicht alleine. You are not alone. We send our love, Patricia Schulz with Gary George
Janet Kieslich says:
Loved hanging with Butch and Linda at the various Andreol get togethers and dinner at Mike and Angelo’s. Linda, our hearts are heavy as your wonderful husband got his wings. Kari and John, thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us. To all of you- take care and Gods love to you as you let go of your Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, etc. love the Kieslich Family