James Wesley Schultz
October 24, 1937 - April 30, 2022
Obituary
BLACK EARTH - James Wesley Schultz, age 84, of Black Earth, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, surrounded by his family at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on Oct. 24, 1937, to Wesley and Averinah “Babe” (Tupper) Schultz.
James was united in marriage to Joanne Scheele on Feb. 11, 1956. They had six children: twins, Donald (Theresa) and Ronald (Sandra), twins, Timothy and Thomas, Suzanne and Deanne (Alan); six grandchildren: Nickole, Amber (Aaron), Stacy (Paul), Jordan (Courtney), Alex and Randi (Bethany); and seven great-grands: Milana, Stella, Callahan, Ivy, Ruslan, Twyla and Weller. He has a brother, Jerry (Barbara); and sisters-in-law, Gwenlyn (Robert) and Rebecca (Oscar).
After retiring from truck driving, Jim owned and operated Schultz's Sharp Edge and drove school bus for many years. He was a Black Earth volunteer fireman for over 40 years.
A funeral service will be held GUNDERSON CAMACHO BLACK EARTH FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1710 Center St., Black Earth, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. A graveside service will follow at Valley Home Cemetery in Cross Plains, with a luncheon after at Grandma Mary’s in Arena. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday.
A special thank you to James’ brother, Jerry, for his Thursday visits for the last four years; to Faye for her care, friendship and assistance; and to St. Mary's Care Center for Jim's care in April. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Camacho Black Earth
Funeral & Cremation Care
1710 Center St.
(608) 767-3684