Jane Elizabeth Schultz
September 21, 1948 ~ January 5, 2026
Jane E. Schultz, 77, Brandon, SD, died Monday, January 5, 2026, at Bethany Home in Brandon.
As per Jane’s wishes, her family will celebrate her life together at a later date.
Jane Elizabeth Douglas was born to Elmer L. and Florence M. (Mitchell) Douglas on September 21, 1948, in Bath, SD, and went on to spend most of her life in the state. She graduated from Brookings High School in 1966, raised her family in Valley Springs, worked in Sioux Falls, and retired in Brandon.
Jane was an avid sports fan – especially if it was a local team or her grandchildren were involved. You could always count on her being in the bleachers or watching Brandon Valley, SDSU, Flyers Hockey, or the team of anyone she cared for.
Jane found great joy in the many friends she met through her time spent in the church, participating in Bible study, or just being a social neighbor. These friendships were a meaningful and cherished part of her life. She also valued the time spent with her grandchildren, whether that meant cheering them on, taking them to their favorite activities as children, or just simply hearing about their lives as they grew up. When Jane had free time, she often enjoyed arts and crafts including crocheting, making personalized Christmas stockings for her family, and recently, diamond art. Her smile was the brightest, her laugh the most infectious, and her heart was the happiest when she gave her love away through a hug, her time, and anything she made.
Jane loved and was loved by her husband Ron, her children and their spouses, Missy and Brad Klemme, Todd and Maggie Schultz, and Lisa and Dan Carolin; and her brother, Bill and Ann Douglas and their family. Nothing brought her more joy than her 7 grandchildren, Brandon and Joanie Klemme, Courtney and Spencer Kruse, Christian Klemme, Sydney Schultz, Natali Schultz, Cannon Schultz, and Ben Carolin; and great-granddaughter, Rory Jane Klemme.
God showed her His love through friends, family, and all who cared for her at Bethany home. For that, her family is forever grateful. Her impact on this world will be lived out through all who felt her unconditional love for them.
So sorry to read this news. Jane was one in a million and will be missed by many.
Your Mom will be missed. I love our chats and her beautiful giggle. Prayers to you all!
So sorry Ron to hear about Jane. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
I was truly blessed to know her, she was a wonderful woman. She had a great heart and will be missed by all who knew her.
I worked with Jane at HTI. She was one of my favorite humans. I had my baby boy Joshua 29 years ago and she was the 1st person I called. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. RIP my sweet friend from HTI❤️
Oh, Jane. You set the tone for the family. It was clear who was in charge when entering her home. But she ruled with love, humor, and hugs. A cool mom who was sharp enough to know what we were up to and gave us enough slack to choose the right thing or learn from the wrong thing.
Bless her memory and your whole family.
Missy, Todd, Lisa and Ron, I’m so sorry to hear about Jane. I remember her smile, her laugh and all she did for us as a friend and neighbor growing up. Thinking of you All.