Randy J. Schultz, 61, of Wisconsin Rapids, died on
Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
He was born on Sep. 24, 1956, in Wisconsin Rapids, to
John and Delores (Arndt) Schultz and was a 1974 graduate of John Edwards High
School in Port Edwards. Following high school, he worked for the town of
Seneca, then worked in the shipping department at Domtar in Port Edwards from
1978 until the paper mill closed in 2008. Randy later worked for Ocean Spray
until his early disability retirement.
His marriage to Lori Leslie ended in divorce, but they
remained best friends.
Randy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Port
Edwards, where he served as an elder and usher, and was a member of the
Fishermen’s Club. He was a jack-of-all trades and an avid hunter and enjoyed
gardening, music and horses – operating the pony ring at carnivals.
He is survived by his sons, Jason (Jessica) Schultz of
Madison, and Bradley Schultz of Wisconsin Rapids; granddaughter, Ariana Schultz
of Wisconsin Rapids; mother, Delores Schultz of Port Edwards; sister, Kathy
(Jeff) Vavrina of Wisconsin Rapids; former wife, Lori Schultz of Wisconsin
Rapids; nieces April (Ricky) Salazar of Port Edwards, and Tiffany (David)
Rheinschmidt of Nekoosa; nephew, Trent Vavrina of Nekoosa; great-nieces and
nephews, Isaiah and Alexis Rowe, Caleb and Jacob Rheinschmidt, Skyler and Gage
Vavrina; and special cousin, Greg Schultz of Birchwood.
He was preceded in death by his father; and sisters,
Julie and Jodel Schultz.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in
Randy’s name.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Edwards. The Rev.
Dan Bohn will officiate. Burial will follow in the Port Edwards Municipal
Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m.
until the time of service.
The Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be
assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit
www.taylorfuneralhome.net.
