ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – A Rochester woman is celebrating a major milestone, and one that most never get to experience. On Friday, Maxine Schultz turned 110, and a party was held in her honor Saturday afternoon.
Dozens of family members and friends lined up to greet Maxine Schultz as she celebrated her big day and achievement.
Schultz moved to Elgin, Minnesota from South Dakota in the 1940s, before coming to Rochester after her husband got a job with Marigold Dairy.
Throughout her life, Schultz worked at the downtown location of JCPenney Co., at her family’s hardware store, and as a cafeteria worker for Rochester Public Schools.
Schultz said her biggest piece of advice is to always keep yourself busy.
“It’s tremendous that this many people would show up,” she said. “Keep busy. Don’t sit around and do nothing and feel sorry for yourself. That was the one thing, I could always find something to do.”
Family and friends said she is sharp as a tack. Schultz also shared her refrigerator was always filled with ice cream when her husband worked for Marigold Dairy.
Those who stopped by on Saturday afternoon got cake and ice cream. In the past Schultz has taken a ride on a hot air balloon to celebrate previous birthdays.
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