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Karl Schulz Obituary
Karl Arthur Schulz, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton, WI surrounded by his loving family. Born to Edward and Meta Schulz, Karl lived most of his life in Oshkosh and was a cherished brother of 3 sisters and 3 brothers.
Karl is survived by his wife Patricia and his beloved children Kathryn (Bruce) Heling, Kristine (Larry) Scovil, Karl (Nancy) Schulz, Tricia (Ken) Stertz and Amy (Craig) Haberkorn. Karl took great joy in his 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Karl was a talented woodworker, builder, engineer, hunter, writer and poet, retiring from a 28-year career with the Leach Company in Oshkosh as Director of Product Safety. Karl had a great love for his wife and family and served as a Big Brother. He had a reverence for the outdoors and for animals of all kinds. Karl was a long time member of the South Side Ice Yacht Club, Otter Street Fishing Club, Elks Club and Toastmasters International. In retirement, Karl volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, Marian Manor, Mercy Medical Center, Menomonee Park's Little Oshkosh play area and Oshkosh Senior Center.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home (Westside). A Memorial Service to celebrate Karl's very full and productive life will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Oshkosh Area Humane Society would be appreciated. The family extends a special thanks to the wonderful staff of St. Elizabeth's Cardiac Care Unit and ICU for the compassionate care they showed Karl and his family in his final hours.
Sometimes when I'm all alone,
and no one else can see,
a tear comes in remembrance,
of folks who favored me.
Each one a brilliant jewel,
a priceless memory gem,
and I vow if I am able,
to be as much like them.
So, when my time is over,
and the world has set me free,
I hope there'll be at least one someone
who will remember me.
- by Karl Schulz, December 2001
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Memories and Condolences
for Karl Schulz
Janis Gerrits
September 4, 2013
We were so sorry to learn of Karl's passing. He was good friends with our father (Jim Gerrits), and we always enjoyed visits with this clever, witty, kind and giving man. Condolences from the Gerrits family
A. M. Fuller
June 25, 2013
Murph, Tricia, and all,
Your dad and mine (Bill Fuller) were long time friends, probably starting from the time he made the kitchen cabinets and built-in bookcases for our home. I don't know for sure the last time they saw each other, but just the same, when Karl came to my dad's memorial service, he was so emotional he couldn't stay. I was extremely touched. He must have made such a positive impact with your lives, overall. I myself only met him a few times when I was quite young, so didn't know him well, but it sounds like he was quite accomplished and versatile.
My sincere sympathy to you all,
Anne Fuller (from junior high and high school)
June 14, 2013
Uncle Karl, now you're with all your brothers and mother and father. Say hi to my dad. Wish I could have been with you and aunt Pat today. Condolences to all of you and peace in your hearts. Love Diane Schulz Tyrrell
Billy and Sue Capps
June 12, 2013
Karl was my brother-in-law by marriage but a brother in my heart. He was a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather. We will miss his wisdom and humor. We love you Karl, rest in peace dear brother.
June 11, 2013
Uncle Karl will always be someone very special to us all. I remember the first time we picked him up at the airport. I made him a potato man out of all kinds of different food items. He told me he really liked it. He also used to let me trim his eye brows every time they visited us. I thought he grew them that way just so that I could trim them for him lol. My husband Bill will always remember him kindly. Uncle Karl was always so nice to him. He came over with a cup of coffee just to walk through our yard to see all the stuff my husband collected. They had pleasant conversation. We will miss visiting with him. He is loved by those who knew him. All our best to the family during this difficult time. We all love you.
God Bless to everyone-
The Bearden Family
Bill, Peggy, Stacy, Bear and Paralee
Gaylord Panske
June 10, 2013
Murph,Trisha,
Alot of Corps members (myself included) thought how fortunate you both were to have a father that was a "dad" and a great mentor.
I am sorry for our loss.
paul and joan capps
June 9, 2013
Karl was someone we all looked up to during his short stay in San Diego, prior to marriaging my sister, Pat. It was always so much fun visiting Karl in Oshkosh and hearing his great stories and adventures. He will be missed and forever remembered by all who were blessed to have had him in their lives. RIP Paul and Joan Capps
June 8, 2013
Karl was a founding member of the Oshkosh Area Writers Club when it started some 10 years ago and I will remember him as a humorist, storyteller, poet....a true raconteur! I would like to think he is standing at the Pearly Gates, telling St. Peter about the time he was kicked out of kindergarten because he didn't speak English....
Please accept my deepest sympathies,
Ruth Percey, Oshkosh
June 7, 2013
Murph, Tricia and family...
We ran into Karl at a Riverside Cemetery tour 2 years ago. We had a nice discussion about our years with the Oshkosh Warriors Drum Corps. He was always a delight to talk with and had a great memeory of the past. He will be missed by so many.
How very quietly you tiptoed into our world, silently, only a moment you stayed. But what an imprint your footprints have left upon our hearts.
Deepest sympathy to you all.
John & Paula Hathaway
Oshkosh, WI
Terry and Jean Bartels
June 6, 2013
Our thoughts are with you and the entire family at this sad time. May you treasure the many memories of his life well spent.
June 6, 2013
We were so glad to spend a few unexpected moments with Karl recently. He was a deight and will be remembered fondly by many. Tom and Marlene Blank
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Danny Beahm
June 5, 2013
Karl,
was my big brother for 37 years. He and Pat spent many weekends with me trying to show a lost young man how to do the right thing in life. I hope I made him proud. I will deeply miss him with all my love rest in peace.
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