Patricia A. Schulte

PATRICIA A. SCHULTE, 89, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 6:40 am, Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Manor at Craig Farms, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late Stephen and Lena (nee Bessen) Grott on September 24, 1931 in Chester, Illinois.

Patricia married Calvin G. Schulte on June 20, 1959 in Chester, Illinois; he preceded her in death on February 28, 2007.

She had owned Pat’s Shoe Store and Men’s Shoe Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She then worked for and retired from the Census Bureau for Jefferson and Marion County.

Patricia was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Chester.

Survivors:

2 Sons:

Rick L. (Mary Kaye) Schulte Sugarland, TX

Mark K. (Leah) Schulte Tampa, FL

1 Daughter:

Elizabeth “Beth” (Tom) Moore Marshall, IL

2 Siblings:

Dale Grott Chester, IL

Bonita (Gary) Towers Freeburg, IL

3 Sisters-in-law:

Mary Anne Grott, Maxine Wilson and Dona Schulte

7 Grandchildren:

Kelly (Jesse) Sumner, Amy Schulte, Peter (Anita) Schulte, Amanda Schulte, Kathryn (Brad) Visser, Madalyn Moore and Lindsey Moore

3 Great Grandchildren:

Madison Collins, Brody Collins and Owen Sumner

Preceded in Death by : Parents, 3 Brothers – Donald (Dorothy) Grott, Lowell “Butch” (Betty) Grott and Kenneth Grott and 1 Sister – Emogene “Tiny” (Elroy) Cushman, 6 Sisters-in-law – Alice Grott, Leona (Emmet) Hoffman, Lyndola (Floyd) Hudson, Euline (Patrick) Schutte, Thelma (Tony) Stark and Dorothy (Charlie) Walls and 5 Brothers-in-law – Henry Jr. “Jip” (Thad) Schulte, Jesse (Oreta) Schulte, Melvin “Jack” Schulte, Edward “Toby” Schulte and Ray Wilson

A Private Funeral Mass will be held at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester

with Father Iuvenius Iheme officiating.

Public Visitation:

Thursday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Friday – 8:00 am – 9:30 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Interment :

St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

We are limited to 25 people in our building at a time. We ask that everyone wears a mask and please use social distancing guidelines.

Memorials :

St. Mary’s Catholic Church

St. Mary’s Catholic School