Cindy Ann Schuster, 67, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully May 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, loving heart, and contagious laugh that brightened the lives of everyone around her. She was born October 22, 1958, in Lincoln to David and Elaine (Scholz) Sailors.
A lifelong resident of Nebraska, Cindy was the oldest of two children and grew up surrounded by family, faith, and community. She graduated from Falls City High School in 1977 and later earned her associate degree from Lincoln School of Commerce.
Cindy married Dennis Schuster on August 21, 1982. Together they raised two daughters, Maggie and Madison, who were the pride and joy of her life. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to her family and was a loving and selfless mother every day of her life.
Cindy worked as the office manager at Cherry Hill Dentistry for 40 years, where she formed countless friendships and touched the lives of many with her kindness, warmth, and caring spirit.
Cindy loved people deeply and always put others before herself. She chose to be a light to those around her, offering encouragement, compassion, and joy to everyone she met. She was an active member of First Lutheran Church and held tightly to her faith in God throughout her life.
One of Cindy’s greatest blessings was becoming a grandmother. Her five grandchildren brought immeasurable joy to her life and were truly her pride and joy. She cherished every moment spent with her family, and her smile and laughter had a way of making every room brighter. Cindy was happiest when surrounded by the people she loved most.
She is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughters, Maggie (Kyle) Fox, of Panama City Beach, FL and Madison (Tyler) Roth, of Beaver Crossing, NE; grandchildren, Avery Roth, Otto Fox, Oliver Roth, Lola Fox, Owen Roth; parents, David and Elaine Sailors, of Falls City, NE; husband, Dennis Schuster, of Seward, NE; brother, Doug Sailors, of Lincoln, NE; mother-in-law, Darlene Schuster, of Sterling, NE; sister-in-law, Liz McCarville, of Lincoln, NE; nephews, Stephen and Alex Sailors, of Phoenix, AZ; and niece, Celeste Sailors, of Lincoln, NE; special friend, Larry Danhauer, of Lincoln, NE.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gus and Lola Scholz, Vern and Jean Sailors; and father-in-law, David Schuster.
Memorials may be given to the family for future designation.
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at First Lutheran Church, 1551 S. 70th Street, Lincoln, NE.
Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 pm Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th Street, Lincoln, NE.
Memorials to the family for future designation.