Betty L. Schulte

Mrs. Betty L. Schulte, age 80 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away peacefully Thursday, July 29, 2021, at home surrounded by her loving family after a year long battle with cancer. Betty was born on June 14, 1941, in Henley, Mo., a daughter of Elmer William and Clara Margaret Christine (Sommerer) Engelbrecht. She was married on March 16, 1960, in Mary's Home, Mo. to Dennis August "Denny" Schulte, who survives. A lifelong resident of the Honey Creek, Missouri area, Betty went to elementary school at Glendale and later Immanuel Lutheran School in Honey Creek. She was a 1958 graduate of Cole R-V High School in Eugene, Mo. Betty was a homemaker for the majority of her life and cherished the role as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She consistently put family first in life and everyone knew that Betty was there with a gentle word of encouragement, a loving hug, and solid advice. Her support was always genuine because of her true kindness and humility. She was happy to offer up her house to any family, neighbor or friend who needed help babysitting. Family gatherings were her favorite times and she cooked amazing feasts to celebrate birthdays, holidays and other important events to show her love. She was even famous for her coconut cream pie that friends and family will always remember but will never quite be able to duplicate. Betty possessed a strong faith that guided her throughout life. She was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Honey Creek, Mo. She helped as a Sunday school teacher, served in the Women's Group, LWMG, and helped with the braille books mission project. Besides time with family, Betty found peace in her flower garden. She would spend countless hours outside tending to her beautiful flowers, which is the first thing anyone sees when arriving at their home. She loved being outdoors and watching the hummingbirds and cardinals. Survivors include: her loving husband of 61 years, Denny Schulte; five children, Denise Kuensting (Joe) of Wardsville, Mo., Cindy Murphy (Kevin) of Jefferson City, Mo., Craig Schulte (Ronette) of Jefferson City, Mo., Carla Lowry (Scot) of Jefferson City, Mo. and Scott Schulte (Teri) of Wardsville, Mo.; six siblings, Arlene Binkley (Jerry) of Jefferson City, Mo., Bernice Morris of Henley, Mo., Loretta Hogg (Delbert) of Jefferson City, Mo., Mary Schilpp (Jim) of Jefferson City, Mo., Norma Hart (Dan) of Henley, Mo. and Glenda Bax (Don) of Henley, Mo.; 20 grandchildren, Christina Rusk (Beka), Jonathan Binkley (Kali), Sierra Binkley, Joey Kuensting (Maddy Weiss), Brian Murphy (Heather), Brent Murphy (Diane), Shae Donahue (Taylor), Tara Bishop (Brian), Kelsey Chrisman (Chad), Kayla Kasper (Frank), Leah Schulte, Torianna Schulte, Ryan Love (Ashley), Corey Love (Katelyn), Aubree Lowry, Braelynn Lowry, Alora Gentges (Logan), McKenzie Schulte, Adilyn Schulte and Kaden Schulte; three step-grandchildren, Jordyn Lowry, Lanie Lowry and Logan Lowry; 18 great-grandchildren, Brock Suthoff, Abigail Suthoff, Kamry Rusk, Harper Binkley, Elliette Binkley, Cohen Binkley, Kennedy Murphy, Kellan Murphy, Grayson Murphy, Finley Murphy, Lillian Donahue, Harrison Donahue, Brees Bishop, Baylor Bishop, Conway Kasper, Mateus Chrisman, Livia Gentges, Raylon Gentges, and one expected in November; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Harlan Engelbrecht; one brother-in-law, John Morris; and one great-grandson, Brecken Murphy. Visitation will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Honey Creek, Mo. from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 2, 2021. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Immanuel Lutheran Church with the Reverend Tony Fields officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Honey Creek, Mo. A recording of Betty's service will be available on Wednesday for friends that are not able to attend by going to her memorial page on Freeman Mortuary's website. Friends may mail sympathy cards to the funeral home or leave condolences online to be given to her family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church or Immanuel Lutheran School, 8231 Tanner Bridge Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65101. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com