Service Details
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, for a visitation from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
A service celebrating and honoring her life will take place at 12:00 pm.
Her interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Memorial Suggestions
Mary believed every girl deserves the chance to explore, grow, and lead. In her honor, the family invites memorial gifts in her name be made to Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast to help girls experience adventures they might not otherwise have access. https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/girl-scouts-of-wisconsin-southeast-inc/mary-schulz-memorials
RACINE – Mrs. Mary M. Schulz, 65, passed away unexpectedly at Ascension All Saints on Monday, August 25, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Racine, Mary was born on August 15, 1960, the daughter of Lambert and Mary Lou (nee Garner) DeRidder. She graduated from St. Catherine’s High School in 1977.
Mary married Zack J. Schulz on September 21, 1979. Together they were members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
Mary found her place with the Girl Scouts of Racine County, through the mergers and ending as the business manager for GSWISE after 30 plus years. In addition, she was an avid baseball fan, especially cheering for the Cubs. Mary was always in the background, and happiest in the company of her family, her nephews, and great and great-great nieces and nephews.
In addition to her loving husband Zack, she is survived by her daughters Sarah (Marcel) Kielkucki and Jessica Schulz; her grandchildren Gabrielle and Joseph Kielkucki; her brothers Daniel (Becky) DeRidder and David DeRidder; her mother-in-law Marlene Schulz; her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Andy Schulz, Ann Schmidt, and Jeff (Sue) Schulz.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lambert and Mary Lou DeRidder, sister Evelyn (Don) Zimmer, and her father-in-law Jerry Schulz.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, for a visitation from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. A service celebrating and honoring her life will take place at 12:00 pm. Her interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Mary believed every girl deserves the chance to explore, grow, and lead. In her honor, the family invites memorial gifts in her name be made to Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast to help girls experience adventures they might not otherwise have access. https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/girl-scouts-of-wisconsin-southeast-inc/mary-schulz-memorials
Lori Kasun says
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. I oversee our summer camps and outdoor programming and worked with Mary a lot since the realignment in 2008. Mary was always so kind-hearted, always sent everyone birthday cards and gave grace to all when there was a screw up. I loved working with Mary and knew she’d always get the job done. She was always behind the scenes making sure everything came out perfect. I will be unable to attend her service due to being out-of-town, but know that she is in my thoughts and prayers as are all of you.
Anonymous says
RIH Mary. Zach & girls. Our hearts break for you all. Payers 🙏😇💔
Tim & Lynda Kruse.
Kate Friedl says
I am so sorry for this loss. My deepest condolences to Mary’s family. Over the 12 years I knew her, she showed endless kindness, wisdom, and integrity. She was a true inspiration of hard work and dedication, and I feel grateful for all she taught me. She will be deeply missed.
Susan Hoover says
I’m so sorry for your loss. 🌿
Jeff and Sue Schulz and family says
We are deeply saddened and our hearts ache for you and the girls. Please know we are here for you, always.
Mary Black says
Our deepest condolences Zach, Sarah and Jessica (and family. Mary was an amazing woman, wife, mother and friend. I feel blessed she was a part of my life for over 30 years. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary and Jerry
Pam Donegan says
My deepest sympathy on your loss. My hope and prayer is that your faith and many, many wonderful memories will carry you through this difficult time. I will be having a Memorial Mass said for Mary at St. Peter’s Church in East Troy, my parish.
Lisa says
I miss you- I don’t know what else to say
Sue Molina says
I had the privilege of working with Mary since our time together at GSRC. Mary’s kindness and compassion touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed. Sending love and heartfelt sympathy to Mary’s family and friends.
Mike and LeeAnn Leonard says
To our dear friend Zack and your daughters, Sarah and Jessica.
Our hearts are broken over the loss of your Mary.
Her dedication to you and your family along with her honorable profession speaks volumes of her as a woman, wife and mother.
We share your sadness with you and your family and invite you to find a place for comfort with us.
Your friends,
Mike and LeeAnn Leonard