Bernice was born to John and Anna (Fiffer) Ochs on July 18, 1923 in Aberdeen, SD.

Bernice married Virgil A. Schultz in Denver, CO, on December 22, 1945. Bernice worked as a clerk at U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Bernice B. Schultz, 95, died May 10, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society in New Underwood, SD.

She is survived by one grandchild, Lauren Billa, San Antonio, TX; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, Virgil A Schultz; son, Dr. Richard D. Schultz; and parents.

Per Bernice's request a cremation has taken place with no service. Inurnment will be at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis next to her spouse, Virgil.