Rudolph Duane Schultz

Rudolph Duane Schultz, born May 29, 1935 to Rudolph and Mary Helen (Wright) Schultz, was called home to be with the Lord after a brief battle with lymphoma, on April 9, 2013, surrounded by his family. Mr. Schultz loved his family, who always came first, and he loved farming. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in DeWitt and of Ironworkers Local #25. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Rudolph, and sister, Margaret Beedy. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Evelyn Marie (Foote), whom he married June 13, 1958; son, Roderick (Sheryl); grandchildren, Joshua (Amy), Erik (Sarah), Justin and Sadie; great-grandchildren, Claire and two who will be born soon; sisters, Barbara Caterino and Virginia (Gary) Wilson. A Service of Word and Praise for the going home of Rudolph Schultz will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Hope Lutheran Church, 1180 W. Herbison Road in DeWitt. Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Those desiring may make contributions to Hope Lutheran Church in memory of Rudolph Schultz.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.grdewitt.com