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Terrace Heights: A wonderful place to call home by Larry Arnold “Our apartment is very
nice, and we don’t miss the lawn work or shoveling snow,” Bob was a lifelong resident of Seven Mile Creek, near Mauston, and he and Jennie made their home on the family farm after they were married in September of 1945. They liked working together; they each milked 20 cows, and Jennie described herself as Bob’s ‘hired man.’ She shared the daily chores, including some field work. In September, 2008 the couple made the move to Terrace Heights, and they thoroughly enjoy life at the retirement community. They both agreed that the location near the hospital and clinic is very important to them, and was a big factor in their decision to move to Terrace Heights. Jennie said she especially appreciates the transportation that is available, using it to go to church and to go on shopping trips. Bob still has his car, but says he doesn’t drive very much. Jennie stated, “I go on the bus on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.” She continued, “Cliff Barr is a good, careful driver. The entire staff is very pleasant and always helpful.” Many years before moving to Terrace Heights, Bob was stationed at Fort Devon in Massachusetts, where he was trained as an infantryman with the 45th Division - a National Guard unit from Oklahoma. He was with the 45th when they made landings in Sicily and at Salerno in Italy. Shortly after they broke through the German defenders on the beach, Bob was hit during a German artillery barrage, suffering a broken arm. He had been overseas for six months when he was wounded, and was evacuated to an Army hospital back in the states after being awarded the Purple Heart. During their marriage Bob and Jennie raised two daughters, Carol and Barbara. Carol was born in 1948, and went on to work for a law firm in California. Barbara as born 12 years after Carol, and had great expectations for life. She attended college and studied Gaelic. When she was 21, she made plans to go to Ireland for the summer; however, tragedy struck the family when Barbara was killed in a motorcycle accident. Bob and Jennie have been through a lot together over the years, and still continue to be by each other’s side through thick and thin. They have enjoyed traveling the eastern United States and Canada together, and have held firm in their faith. They have been active members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mauston, where they still never miss a Sunday worship service. If you are interested in enjoying the benefits of living at Terrace Heights like Bob and Jennie Schultz, call 608-847-2377 to set up a tour of the facility. Apartments are now available! Photo Caption: Bob and Jennie Schultz enjoy life at Terrace Heights, and especially appreciate the grounds maintenance and optional transportation during the snowy winter months. |
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stated Terrace Heights tenant Bob Schultz. His wife Jennie commented, “I love
having a garbage disposal; we didn’t have that back on the farm!”