JAMES SCHULTZ

James H. Schultz, age 79, of Neenah, passed away on Monday morning, February 26, 2018 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center – Neenah.  He was born on April 1, 1938 in Appleton, Wisconsin son of the late Herman and Laura (Faulk) Schultz.  After high school, Jim proudly served his country with the United States Navy.  He married Carol M. Bosin on September 26, 1959 in Des Moines, IA, and their marriage was blessed with 6 children and 58 wonderful years.  Jim was employed by American Can until his retirement in 2000.  He also captained a fishing charter boat called “Outlaw” for many years.  Fishing was his passion.  He was an active member of Calvary Bible Church in Neenah.  Jim loved The Lord.  He had a big heart, and a great sense of humor.  Above all, Jim loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Carol; his children: Wendy (Michael) Nikolai, Neenah; Mindy (Sig. other Keith Wein) Schultz, Muskego, WI; Tammy L. (Pedro) Santiago, Weston, FL; Julie (Carlos) Basso, Temecula, CA; Craig (Connie) Schultz, Waupaca; daughter-in-law: Roxanne (Mark) Moorhead; very special family friend, Don (Carla) Weiss; grandchildren: Brandon (fiancée Miranda Starbird) Schultz; Brittany (Leivur) Djurhuus; Kyle (Miranda) Nikolai; Katie (Benjamin) Reigel; Kristin Nikolai; Amanda (Jason) Norisada; P.J. (Kate) Santiago; Rachel (Sp. friend Dani Waters) Santiago; Joshua Santiago; Angelo Basso; Tatiana Basso; great grandchildren: Lara, Cruz, Lennon, Russell, and Emilia; brother, Daniel Schultz; brother-in-law, Gordon (Linda) Bosin; sister-in-law, Darlene Bosin; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Bryan J. Schultz; his parents-in-law, Ethan and Mildred Bosin; sister, Margaret (Ken) Phillippi; brother-in-law, Duane Bosin; sisters-in-law: Nellie Schultz and Betty Bosin.

The Funeral service for Jim will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church (1450 Oakridge Road, Neenah).  Friends will be received directly at the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service.  Full military honors will be performed at the conclusion of the service.  Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.  In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in Jim's name.