Gerald Joseph Schultz

Gerald Schultz, age 86, of St. James, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Pleasant View Good Samaritan Society in St. James. Memorial services will be 2pm, Saturday, February 8, 2020 at First Lutheran Church in St. James with Rev. Andy Hermodson-Olsen and Rev. Matthew Seegert officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday beginning at 12:30pm. Burial will be at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in St. James with military honors provided by the St. James Veterans Honor Guard. Gerald "Jerry" Schultz was born on September 10th, 1933 in St. James to Joseph and Evelyn Schultz. Jerry lived in St. James his whole life. He married his high school sweetheart Delores "Rusty" Heckman on September 25th, 1953. Jerry was drafted into the Army in 1953. He went to Fort Lewis, Washington during the Korean conflict, was assigned to the motor pool Company C, 2nd Infantry, and achieved the rank of Corporal. Jerry joined the American Legion Post 0033 and the Jaycees Junior Chamber in St. James in 1958. He worked for Bolin Lumber in La Salle until 1958. Jerry and Delores were blessed with their son Michael on February 7th, 1961. Jerry worked at Roadways Construction as Foreman of the road crew from 1958 to 1995 before retiring. He also helped create the E.C.I.N. Watonwan weather spotters in 1976. He joined the First Lutheran Church in 2008 and was an active member of the congregation. Jerry enjoyed camping, dancing, and traveling to his grandchildren's games and concerts. He also enjoyed relaxing by the lake and watching all the wildlife. He is survived by his wife Delores, son Michael (and Lisa) of Mankato, grandchildren Isaiah (and Anthony Laughlin) of South St. Paul and Isaac of St. Paul, sister-in-law Judy of Spicer, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Robert, Richard, Eugene, and sister-in-law Carolyn. Visitation 1 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Saturday, February 8, 2020 First Lutheran Church, St. James 716 6th Ave. S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 2:00 pm Saturday, February 8, 2020 First Lutheran Church, St. James 716 6th Ave. S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Calvary Cemetery- St. James East of town on CR 27 Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 At a later date. Military Honors to be provided by the St. James Veterans Honor Guard.