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Richard Schultz Obituary

Richard G. Schultz, 85, passed away August 8, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diana C. Schultz (Bray). Preceded in death by his parents June (Clay) and Emil C. Schultz, brother Emil C. (Bud) Schultz and grandson Christopher Curley. Richard is survived by two daughters, Dana (Mark) Kuchel and Dale (Steve) Curley, three grandchildren, Ken (Jen) Curley, Kristin Kuchel and Kate (Josh) Weiss, and two great grandchildren Kendall and Kyle Curley. He attended Lincolnwood, Haven and Evanston Township High School where he participated in basketball, track and football, and won the Myerson Trophy for Football. He went to the University of Illinois and was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He also attended Colorado College and graduated from the University of Denver with a Business Degree. He worked for Sears in Chicago as an Electronics Buyer and traveled extensively throughout the Orient. Dick enjoyed hunting and fishing. A private family Memorial will be held.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Aug. 9 to Aug. 13, 2015.

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