Mary Mae Schultz, 87, Wausau, entered into eternal life Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She now abides in the presence of her Lord and Savior. Mary was born May 1, 1933, to Barney and Rose (Kardack) Olbrantz in Wausau. She married the love of her life, Don Schultz on August 22, 1951, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Wausau. They enjoyed 68 wonderful years of marriage together prior to his passing in 2019. Mary held dear to her heart, her husband, children, daughter-in law, grandchildren, and great-grandsons. She always treasured time spent with them. Mary was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.  Mary was a woman who loved the Lord and attended mass regularly. She always adored the Blessed Virgin Mary and would find comfort in praying to her often. Mary found greatest joy in being a home-maker for her family. Throughout her life she was also employed at Montgomery Ward, Arlans Department Store, and was a visiting caregiver for the elderly. In their retirement years Mary and her husband worked for SAMS club, she truly loved being a "sample lady." Mary enjoyed life to it's fullest. She had a beautiful personality and was a joy to be around. Her enthusiasm for life was contagious, she always knew how to put a smile on anyone's face and brighten one's day. She had a wonderful ability to make everyone around her feel so loved and special. We are all better people because of her presence in our lives. Throughout her life Mary enjoyed spending time outside in the summer; you could often find her gardening or swinging on her porch swing. She and her husband had a passion for camping and travel throughout their married life. For entertainment she enjoyed playing countless games of cards with relatives and trying her luck at the casino. Mary will be greatly missed and always deeply loved by all those who held her affectionately in their hearts. She was a friend to many and always offered a kind word and a listening ear.  She is preceded in death by her husband (Don), parents, six brothers and one sister, and two infant daughters (Ann Marie and Rosemary Schultz). She is survived by two sons, Donald Jr., Kenny (Gwen) Schultz, both of Wausau; two grandchildren, Lindsey (Josh) Jensen and John Carl Schultz; Siblings, Sister Mary Eunice and Alan Olbrantz; and two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Jevrett Jensen. Due to COVID-19 precautions, please respect the family's wishes to have a private service to be held at a later date at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Wausau, with the Reverend Robert C. Thorn officiating. We are extending love and blessings to all who knew and loved our precious Mary.