Obituary: Don J. Schultz

Don J. Schultz, of Waukesha, died on Monday, July 8, 2013 at the Muskego Health Care Center at the age of 80 years. 

Don was born in Milwaukee, Feb. 21, 1933, son of Walter and Lillian (Polczynski) Schultz. He married Ruth Radke on Sept. 4, 1971, at Salem United Methodist Church. 

Don was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Waukesha where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a 3rd. Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Waukesha Council 1825 where he had served as The Grand Knight. He was also a 4th. Degree member of the Knights of Columbus where he had served as Faithful Navigator and was active in the Honor Guard. Don had been employed for many years at First Wisconsin Bank in the Banking Investment Department.

Don will be dearly missed by his wife, Ruth; son, Scott (Melissa) Schultz; and by eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his aunt Florence.

The visitation for Don will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial on Friday, July 12, 2013, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 225 S. Hartwell Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186. The Rev. Neil Zinthefer will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the family in honor of Don would be appreciated. Interment with full military honors to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Milwaukee.

Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services is serving the family. For further information, please call 262‑542‑6609, or for directions, an online obituary, or to leave a condolence, please visit http://www.WaukeshasFuneralHome.com.