Penelope A. Schulke

Penelope A. Schulke

1938 – 2023

SILVER CITY, NEW MEXICO - Penny Schulke passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, one month short of 85 years old.

A Memorial Service will be held for Penny on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Messiah Luther Church in Silver City, New Mexico. Rev. Joseph Pellegrino will preside.

Penny was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on June 2, 1938, to Victor and Verda Schmaltz. Penny had one sister (Vicki) and two half-brothers (Rodney and James Morton).

In 1956, Penny’s family moved to Aurelia, Iowa where she finished her secondary education and attended Buena Vista University, receiving her teaching certificate. In 1958, Penny and Douglas Schulke were married, and Penny taught school to help her husband through Veterinary School. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Todd, Tracey (died in infancy), and Bradd.

Penny and her family moved to Ida Grove, Iowa in 1966 and lived there until 1999 when they retired and moved to Mimbres, New Mexico. She enjoyed 25 years of retirement. We remember her reading and deliberating over her scripture daily and offering sympathy and encouragement to anyone in need. Penny was short in stature (4’9’’ 3/16’’) and took a lot of teasing about it in a lighthearted way with her big heart.

She is preceded in death by her mother, father, stepfather (Lynus Morton), sister, and two half-brothers.

Survivors include her husband, two sons, and three grandsons, Arana, Sammy, and Robin.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels. Exclusive provider for “Veterans & Family Memorial Care.” To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com.

Services: May 13, Messiah Luther Church, Silver City, New Mexico

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