Richard Schultz

Richard James Schultz was born October 14, 1934 in St. James to parents Joseph and Evelyn (Syverson) Schultz. Richard grew up and attended school in St. James. In January 1955, he joined the Air Force and served until January 1959. On September 25, 1956, Richard was united in marriage to Carolyn Ethridge in Amarillo, Texas. The couple made their home in Amarillo until 1967 when they moved to St. James. He worked for the City of St. James in the Water Department until going to work for the Post Office where he was a custodian until his retirement in 1996. Richard worked part time for St. James Concrete for several years. Richard loved to fish he enjoyed the fishing opener trips to Smith Lake every year with family and friends. He also looked forward to the annual trips to visit in Texas. Richard loved helping his neighbors with whatever projects needed attention. Richard is preceded in death by his wife, parents, an infant brother and brothers Bob and Eugene, and a grandson Dustin Schultz. He is survived by a son Rick Schultz of St. Cloud, daughters Linda (Darrell) Schultze of St. James, Kim Thompson of Mt. Lake, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and brother Jerry (Delores) Schultz of Mankato.