Wendy Jo Schultz

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Wendy Schultz, age 69, of Moorhead, MN died April 7, 2024 in Sanford Hospice House in Fargo.

Wendy Jo Noack, was born to Lowell and Gladys (Anderson) Noack on September 3, 1954, in Breckenridge, MN. Wendy's birth mother passed away when Wendy was 4 years old and her father married Marlene Maley. Wendy grew up and graduated from high school in Fergus Falls, MN. She attended college at the University of North Dakota where she received her bachelor's degree in Nursing.

In 1975, Wendy married Gerald A. Kiedrowski. The couple moved to Big Fork, MN where they began their family. Eventually, they moved back and settled in the Fargo-Moorhead area, where Wendy became a Homemaker to their five children.

On June 11, 1998, Wendy was united in marriage to Edward Andrew Schultz and the couple lived in Fargo until Ed's son, Dave Schultz graduated high school. They then built their lake home in Detroit Lakes, MN, and continued to travel as a part of Ed's growing radio and television career.

During Ed's employment with MSNBC and RT America, the couple lived in New York City and Washington DC. Wendy and Ed remained involved in their children's lives by flying back to Minnesota often, celebrating holidays, and enjoying the summer months on Big Detroit Lake with their growing family.

Inspired by the couple's love for travel and friendships, Wendy and Ed spent much time at their lodge in Canada. This remote, fly-in only retreat was a family favorite for fishing and getting away. Another favorite spot of Wendy's was the couple's hunting property in Mott, ND. Here, she not only enjoyed making meals for family and friends, she also hunted with her loved ones.

In 2020, Wendy relocated to Moorhead after the passing of her husband, Ed in 2018. They had just celebrated 20 years of marriage.

Wendy's passion for her faith and her family reflected in everything she did. Her personal relationship with Jesus was expressed through her Bible study, church involvement, and generous giving to everyone around her.

The center of Wendy's life was also her family, including her much loved grandchildren. The importance of spending time together inspired her to purchase a lake property on West Battle Lake in Clitherall, MN where there was plenty of space to create memories. During other parts of the year, Wendy spent her time attending her grandkids' sporting events, babysitting the younger ones, going out to lunch with friends, and visiting with her sisters. Her home was often the place of birthday gatherings and grandkids' sleepovers. Wendy was also fascinated with cooking. Her love of making meals for others inspired many recipe exchanges, meal assembly events, and family cookouts.

Wendy is survived by her children, Megan (Kurt) Bisers-Espelin, Christian Kiedrowski, Joseph (Billie) Kiedrowski, Greta Guscette, Ingrid Kiedrowski; step-son, Dave (Kelsey) Schultz; mother, Marlene Noack; 19 grandchildren; siblings, Lynn (Dan) Ouren, Wade Noack, Jon (Delene) Noack, Jane Krahn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Schultz; and her birth mother, Gladys Noack; and father, Lowell.

Memorials are preferred to Ignite Church, Moorhead, MN, to further the advancement of helping those in need in our community.

The funeral service for Wendy J. Schultz will be Monday, April 15, 2024, at 10:00am, in Ignite Church, Moorhead and will be livestreamed on the funeral home website. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, at the church. Wendy will be buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Detroit Lakes, MN, next to her late husband Ed.

Arrangements entrusted to Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home - Fargo, ND