Stuart Schultz Jr.

Stuart R. Schultz Jr. of Cataract, Wisc., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 17, 2020, at the age of 76 years.

He was born to Stuart Sr. and Hazel (Hendrickson) Schultz of Kasota, Minn. 

He attended St. Peter High School and from there enlisted in the Navy and served six years. Stuart logged many miles on his motorcycles and enjoyed meeting fellow riders. He did woodworking and always took pride in a well maintained yard. He enjoyed family gatherings, visiting with his grandchildren and spending time with his German Shepherd.

He is survived by his wife Luann and their daughter, Carolyn (Thomas) Van Kirk; his first wife, Peggie Zirger, of Topeka, and their daughter, Vonda Utterback; one sister, Nancy (Gerald) Swenson of Hackensack, Minn.; five grandchildren, Tara Elliott (Aaron Minde) of Holton, Tenille Utterback, Robert Utterback (Martha Wilms), Ayla Schultz and Trystan Schultz (Olivia Kempfer); and nine great-grandchildren, Kayden, Dillon, Marley, Brennan, Cashton, Stella, Carter, Adalie and Brody, and another one on the way (Trystan and Olivia) in the fall of 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and Stuart R. Schultz Sr.; sisters Connie Schulze and Grace Eigenheer; and a grandson, Travis Ketron.

A celebration of life is planned for a later date. Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com

The Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home, Sparta, Wisc., is assisting the family with arrangements.

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