Rena Schultz, 79, loved golfing and reading

She was born July 6, 1923 in Lorain where she was raised and lived until moving to Amherst 17 years ago.

After graduation from high school, she attended Oberlin School of Commerce. She worked as a seamstress and for a short time she worked at the Style Center in Lorain tailoring women's clothing. She was a former member of First Lutheran Church and Good Shephard Lutheran Church, both in Lorain. Mrs. Schultz was also a former member of the Bridge Club of Lorain and loved golfing and reading.

Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Donald V. Schultz, her son Roger D. Schultz of Columbus; her daughters Pamela Schuster of Amherst; three grandchildren; and her sister Colleen Krueck of Elyria and Betty Reisinger of Lorain.

She was preceded in death by her son Jeff W. Schultz on October 10, 1990; and by her parents George and Carrie (nee Plumb) Cathers.

Friend may call Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Hemple Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst where services will be held Friday at 10:00 a.m. The Rev Paul D. Eaton, pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ, South Amherst, will officiate. Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, 5255 North Abbe Rd., Elyria 44035.