Charles Schultz, age 90, of Eau Claire, died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire. Chuck was born on June 15, 1923, on a farm near Cadott, to Arthur and Lona (Lotz) Schultz. He graduated from Cadott High School in 1941. After high school, he graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a teaching degree, and taught in a one room grade school. He entered the US Army in March of 1943, and proudly served in the 3rd Infantry Division in the European Theatre until 1946. After his Honorable Discharge, he returned to Eau Claire. He graduated from Eau Claire Vocational school with a business degree and worked at Armour Co., W.H. Hobbs Supply Co., and 20 years at 1st Wisconsin National Bank, now US Bank, as an auditing officer. He married Faith Fotland in 1951, and they celebrated their 62nd anniversary in August. Chuck, Faith and family enjoyed trips out west and throughout Wisconsin and their yearly family vacation at Lake Amacoy, where he and Faith were lucky to have caught a lot of nice muskies. After retiring, Chuck and Faith enjoyed camping throughout Wisconsin, especially at Chequemagon National Forest. Chuck was a loyal member of the Eau Claire VFW Post #305 and the Eau Claire American Legion Post #53. He was also an avid fan of the Packers, Brewers and the Badgers. Chucks greatest loves were his wife, children, grandchildren, and his church where he was a member for over 47 years. Chuck is survived by his wife of 62 years, Faith; daughters, Diane (Ron Rose) Johnson-Rose, Paula (John) Zettler, and Joyce (Jim) Spaeth; grandchildren, Zach (Julie) Johnson, Meg (Tom O'Brien) Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Adam Rose (Katie Nellessen), Jillian Rose, Nikki (Keith) Dillinger, Callie Dillinger, Tessa (Corey) Fey, Andrew Zettler, Amelia Zettler, Marissa Charley Spaeth, Evan Spaeth, Hillary (Travis Hakes) Spaeth, and Tyson (Ashley) Spaeth; sisters, Eunice Zenner and Gene Martin; and many nieces and nephews. Chuck was looking forward to a great-grandchild in January, to Zach and Julie Johnson. He also treasured his special relationships with Jon (Patti) Hehli, Greg (Patti) Gregerson and Lars (Cara) Gregerson. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Howard, Austin and Jim Schultz; two sisters, Marion Jacobson and Joyce Smith; and beloved son-in-law, Tom Johnson. A special Thank You to the Mayo Clinic Health System ER Department, Dr. Peter Wagner, Dr. Susan Cullinan, Dr. William Meierhofer, CCU Staff, and especially the 4th Floor Nursing Staff. A Celebration of Chuck's life will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2013, at Epiphany/Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 601 Fall Street, Eau Claire WI, with a visitation two hours prior to the service at church. Pastor Russell Kampfer will be officiating. Military Honors will conducted by the Eau Claire American Legion Post #53. Burial will be at a later date in Rest Haven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Epiphany Lutheran Church Foundation.

Service Information

Visitation

Friday, November 29 2013 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Epiphany/Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 601 Fall Street Eau Claire WI 54703

Funeral Service

Friday, November 29 2013 1:00 PM

Epiphany/Our Redeemer Lutheran Church 601 Fall Street Eau Claire WI 54703