RoseAnn Schulz

RoseAnn Schulz, 63, of Tomahawk passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital .

She was born October 17, 1944 in Wausau to the late Ervin and Mildred (Buttke) Graveen. On June 3, 1961 , RoseAnn married LaVern Schulz at Trinity Lutheran Church , town of Stettin . They recently celebrated 47 happy years of marriage. For many years, RoseAnn and LaVern made their home in Wausau until moving to Tomahawk. RoseAnn worked in sales for Assured Distributing from 1991 until 2006. She also sold Avon cosmetic products for 35 years.

RoseAnn and LaVern are members of Grace Lutheran Church , Tomahawk where she enjoyed outdoor worship services at Schaefer’s Wharf. RoseAnn will be remembered for the wonderful times she enjoyed with her grandchildren, family, friends and her dog, Shelby . Some of her favorite pastimes included, playing Sheepshead, Cribbage and Black Jack, traveling all over the United States, camping, shopping, flower gardening and her hanging baskets. RoseAnn enjoyed traveling along with LaVern during his travels as a semi truck driver.

Survivors include LaVern of Tomahawk, her daughter, Christine Baur of Eland, two sons, Joey Schulz and special friend-Sandy Stanke of Weston, Scott (Angie) Schulz of Rhinelander, adopted son, Ken (Deanna) Neuman of Barronet, 9 grandchildren, Daryl, Jacob, Ashley, Miranda, Chealse, Bryce, Blaine, Shanelle, and Ryan, one sister, Karen (Richard) Hall of Marathon, two brothers, Jon (Marcia) Graveen of Merrill and Randy (Linda) Graveen of Merrill, nieces, nephews, and grandnieces.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. , Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Grace Lutheran Church , Tomahawk. Reverend Mark Ziemer will officiate. Visitation will be today from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Helke Funeral Home, Wausau and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.

We would like to extend a special thank you to our family and friends for their prayers and support, along with the doctors and staff at UW Cancer Center and the Cardiac Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital for all their care and kindness they gave Mom.