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Human Concerns of South Milwaukee 

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Zilber Family Hospice

1155 N. Honey Creek Parkway, Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Romaine J. Schuld
“Joe”

On December 11, 2025, at the age of 94, Romaine went peacefully home to Heaven.

Romaine was born on June 18, 1931, in Town of York, Wisconsin to Leander and Julia (nee Weber) Schuld. He was raised on the family farm where from a young age he worked alongside his father. When speaking of his early years, he would say “I worked like a man” but would quickly follow up with “I was just a kid.” He was riding the tractor at the age of 10 and he loved it. He would often miss school to stay home and work on the farm.

He attended school until 8th grade and at 14 years old; he left home and moved to Wilmette, IL, where he got a job as a janitor and bus driver at an all-girls convent. After two years, he relocated to Cudahy, WI where he was employed as an Inspector at Ladish from 1948 to 1950. Romaine enlisted in the Navy and proudly served his country during the Korean War. Romaine met the love of his life, Doris, at her sixteenth birthday party. They were united in marriage on March 29, 1952, at St. Frederick’s in Cudahy, WI. They spent 63 years together – only separated by Doris’ passing.

Romaine also worked at Magaw Electric and Allis Chalmers before being hired at Metalcut in South Milwaukee as a Quality Control Manager. Romaine would end his career at Metalcut, retiring on March 1, 1996. Retirement didn’t affect his work ethic and Romaine spent the next 25 years volunteering at Human Concerns in South Milwaukee. He also was an accomplished golfer and enjoyed playing golf at Woodland in Oak Creek. He was successful in hitting a hole-in-one twice!

In 2014, he had the privilege to be part of the Stars & Stripes Honor Flight to Washington DC where he was accompanied by his daughter Carol.

Romaine just enjoyed life. He loved polka music – whether he was in the house or the garage, you could catch him tapping his feet and dancing to polka music. He would polka with anyone willing to join him. He would often reminisce about dancing at the Silverdome in Neillsville, WI and would often state “I lived in the best of times. I lived a good life – I wouldn’t have changed a thing.”

In the mid 1990’s Romaine was gifted a green 1978 Chevy Monte Carlo which he had restored. Romaine and his treasured classic became well recognized within the community, whether it was at the golf course, grocery store or driving around town.

Romaine was a resourceful, humble, hardworking and kindhearted guy.

Romaine is survived by his four children; Daniel (Doris) Schuld; Carol (Charlie) Baltutis; Lori Ann (Al) Borchardt and Thomas (Laurie) Schuld; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. He is further survived by 2 brothers, Jerry (Debbie) Schuld and David (Lori) Schuld. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, Infant son John, parents Leander & Julia. A brother, Alfred (Marie) Schuld; and 4 sisters, Elenora (Frank) Long; Margaret (Norbert) Schlegelmilch; Josephine (Louie) Schmidt and Marilyn Ann (Wayne) Miller.

The family is deeply grateful for the care and compassion that was provided to our father and family at both Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee and to the Zilber Family Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Romaine’s memory are suggested to Human Concerns South Milwaukee or Zilber Family Hospice.

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