ROBERT E. SCHULTZ

     ROBERT E. “SCHULTZY” SCHULTZ, age 60, of Preston, Minn., died Sunday morning, January 8, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

     Robert was born March 14, 1951, in Preston the son of Carl and Nona Mae (Schaefer) Schultz.  He was a 1969 graduate of Preston High School.  During his life he was a carpenter, mason and for the past 27 years had worked for Root River Hardwoods in Preston.  He was known locally as an amateur Preston historian and story teller.

      He is survived by three children, Jodi Olson of Preston, Carl (Christina) Schultz of West Allis, Wisc., and Wade Schultz of West Allis, Wisc.; four grandchildren, Preston and Mason Schultz, and Ethan and Sydney Olson; and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister.

      There will be a Celebration of Life for Robert at 5:00 p.m., on Friday, January 13, 2012, at B & B Olympic Bowl in Preston.

 
 

Condolences

 
Gary & Shari May 2012-04-09 10:02
So sorry to hear about my cousin as he was called SCHULTZIE-Robert. I will always remember him by that name. He was quit a guy. He would always say hi to me & Gary when we saw him at the Club. He would make us some of his home made horeradish and we will miss that. He sure liked to grow his garden. I remember that he would always pick on me and I will miss that alot. Wade you are in our prayers.
 
 
Jamie Brockway 2012-02-04 01:16
There is and always only will be one Robert! I loved listening to his stories and I heard them for years. Often wondered if they were true or not but never cared cause he told them with passion and confidence. He was a Preston ICON. I will miss not seeing him when I'm back visiting again. RIP SCHULTZTY.
 
 
Pat Botten 2012-01-11 08:44
As a member of the Class of 1969 - my condolences to all of you. Robert was one of a kind - he remembered stories many of us forgot. It won't be the same coming to Preston and not talking with him. I have nothing my great memories of Robert. He loved his family and Preston. When we gathered as a class he would always run over to his apartment and get the picures - we especially love the one on the train trip when we were in Kindergarten! Rest in peace to my dear classmate.

"Sparks"
 
 
Diane Christopher 2012-01-11 05:07
You have my sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather.I grew up on a farm next to him and road the same bus. I got to see him again a couple times and visit when back to Preston this past summer and had a nice visit about the old days and catching up on our families we now have and I know he was very proud his children and grandchildren and spoke very highly of you all. I also would see him at Steam Engine Days every year which he enjoyed attending.May you be comforted by the memories you have of him.
 
 
Terry Ackman 2012-01-10 23:46
Sorry for your loss Wade. Trout days wont be the same without his stories.
 
 
Donald & Betty Gjere 2012-01-10 21:07
Our sympathy to you Wade and your family in the loss of your father.
 
 
Donald & Betty Gjer 2012-01-10 21:06
Our sympathy to you Wade and your family in the loss of your father.
 
 
Bettie Gulbranson 2012-01-10 20:52
Surely will seem different going bowling on Wednesdays and not saying hi to Schultzie. So sorry for your loss.
 
 
Flo 2012-01-10 20:00
My condolences to all of you. It was always a pleasure visiting with him and hearing his stories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
 
 
Ruby Flowers 2012-01-10 11:08
Cousin Robert was very well versed in family history and the history of the Preston area. He was very intelligent, grew an awesome garden, a man of many talents. I am sure he will be missed. My hearts go out to his children and their families.
 

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