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John Schulte Obituary
JOHN BENJAMIN SCHULTE JR.
FORMERLY OF RED BANK
John Benjamin Schulte Jr., loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, friends, and pastor on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, after a courageous battle from a tragic car accident. John was born April 6, 1953 in Orange, moving at an early age to Red Bank. He was a graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School, where he was a member of the football team, as well as the track team. He received a football scholarship to Randolph Macon College in Ashland, Va.; he then transferred to Mount Saint Mary's College in Maryland, where he graduated in 1975. After college, John served as a sales account executive in the Capital Markets Division at Blyth Eastman Dillon in Portland, Ore. He subsequently transferred to Houston, where he joined Government Securities Corp. of Texas, where he was a Senior Vice President. From there, John started his own company named the Dover Group, Inc., a fixed income securities firm. He then co-founded a new company named Schulte & Johnson, which was a broker/dealer specializing in the purchase of SBA loan guarantees. From there, John went on to help small business owners to borrow capital by issuing SBA loans by co-founding Small Business Loan Source (SBLS), acting as President and Chief Operating Officer. John also received many awards in his career such as being named one of the 20 Most Influential People in the SBA industry in 2007, awarded the 2004 NAGGL "Outstanding Achievement Award" for government relations accomplishments and was voted to NAGGL Board of Directors in September 2008. John was a member of St. Peters, UMC, and an avid Boston Red Sox fan, a friend to all who knew him, and will be dearly missed by his family.
John is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Heidi Thomas Schulte; his parents, Barbara and John Schulte of Tequesta, Fla.; his son, John B. Schulte III of Austin, Texas; his daughter, Paige Schulte and her fiancé' Brandon Nelson of Richmond, Texas; a daughter, Hollis Schulte of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Ashley Jurak of College Station, Texas; and a son, Cole Schulte of Katy, Texas. Also surviving is his sister, Suzanne Birkner and her husband Wayne of Virginia Beach, Va.; a sister, Cynthia Shook and her husband Marc of Virginia Beach, Va.; and a brother, William E. Schulte and his wife Kathleen of Sarasota, Fla.
A celebration of John's life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at St. Peters United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. Katy, TX. Donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund for Kids battling cancer in memory of John Schulte. For more information on the Jimmy Fund, visit www.jimmyfund.org.
BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS; DO NOT BE FRIGHTENED OR DISMAYED, FOR THE LORD YOUR GOD IS WITH YOU WHEREVER YOU GO. Joshua I:9(NRSV)
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Memories and Condolences
for John Schulte
October 2, 2009
im sorry to hear about john i remember him well at rbc we played football together my thoughts are with his family john gawron freehold nj
jane arliss
September 28, 2009
DEAR SCHULTE FAMILY, IAM SO SADDENED BY THIS NEWS.
I HAVE SUCH FOND MEMORIES OF SUMMERS AT P. HOUSE AND SPENDING THE NIGHT AT THE SCHULTE'S HOUSE ON BLOSSOM COVE RD.
YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS.
LOVE,
JANE ARLISS
Ricky Preston
September 27, 2009
To The Schulte Family,
I just heard about John or JOhnny as we knew him in high school. Though it has been many years I can still hear his wonderful laugh! He was always one of the good guys! My thoughts and parayers are with you.
Mary Mule' Dawson
September 25, 2009
Dear Heidi & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I went to RBC with Johnny and remembering him brought a smile to my face. John was a sweet guy, always kind and considerate, and his smile could cause anyone to have a better day. I pray that the memories you built with him will sustain you and your family during this difficult time.
Jack & Beth Scanlon
September 24, 2009
Dear Heidi and family,
Jack and I are very deeply saddened to hear about John. Words can't explain how sorry we are for your loss. We will always treasure the great times we had together. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jack and Beth Scanlon
Anne Quinlan
September 23, 2009
I may not remember much from high school days given how long ago that was but what I do remember from that time was John's smile and how he could warm up a room just by walking into it. He was a real mensch!
I'm very sorry to hear that he's gone but I hope your wonderful memories of him will ease your pain over the coming months. I will keep him in my prayers!
Ellen Oswald Murray
September 23, 2009
To the Schulte family, I could not believe the news when my brother John called me. I remember John from RBC but most fondly from the PHouse, we had a great time. I will never forget Suzanne's kindness when my sister Christine died and I am sure you are receiving much support in return. You are all in my thoughts.
Shelly Shields Buono
September 22, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I was a classmate of John's at RBC. He was such a good guy and a devoted member of the class of 1971. In our senior year of high school, I was responsible for the RBC Student Council Mission Crusades/Social Welfare Committee. Periodically, we would run trips to an orphanage in New Jersey. Although John was very busy in high school and a RBC football player, I could always count on John to get on the bus to visit the orphange and make the children there smile! He was a caring, loving person. He would also help all of us Casys celebrate St. Patrick's Day in NYC in true green and gold spirit!!!! John was a team player and will be sadly missed. God bless the family and friends of John.
John Oswald
September 21, 2009
September 21, 2009
My deepest condolences to all of the family. I grew up with John at the Peninsula House in Sea Bright and my family shared many a summer day with his down at the beach. I was also classmate of his at RBC. It's hard to believe that a guy with so much energy and kindness is gone, but I count myself fortunate to have know him. My prayers are with you all.
September 21, 2009
Dearest Heidi and family,
I am an old family friend and I am just so very sorry to learn of Johnny's passing. No one was more dynamic, inspiring or positive than Johnny and he will always be in our hearts. So many peoples' lives changed for the better because of his altruism. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Nancy Goerke Bell and Rodney Bell (Geneva, NY)
Kenzie Wagner
September 21, 2009
Paige and Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss
September 21, 2009
Cindy,
I am a family friend of Johnny's from way back. I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. He was and is a wonderful person. God must have needed him very much. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Carol Goerke Taylor, Cary, NC
Dee Truax
September 20, 2009
Cindy,
So sad to hear about your loss.
Bryan and and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Dee and Bryan Truax
September 20, 2009
Cindy,
So sad to hear about your loss.
Bryan and and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Dee and Bryan Truax
Michael, Barb, Chelsea & Maeghen Smith
September 19, 2009
Heavenly Father, we ask that You wrap Your arms around this family. We ask that they feel Your presence and are comforted knowing that John is with You. Give them peace and help them get through this time, remembering that they will see him again. In Your Son's Holy name, Amen.
Give your burdens to the Lord,and he will take care of you. Psalm 55:22
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart. Psalm 34:18
September 19, 2009
Dear Heidi and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. John was one of the most positive, optimistic individuals we have ever met. We will always remember him.
We wish you blessings of peace and comfort.
Sincerely,
Keith and Connie Ward
Former SBLS Employees
David Frizell
September 19, 2009
Heidi and Family:
The world was a better place because John was here. I am a better person because I knew him. Lucky for us all, his spirit will remain. And what a spirit it is!
John,pam,jane,jill Wong
September 19, 2009
The Schulte Family,
We're very sad for your loss. John will be missed and always in our thoughts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
September 19, 2009
Heidi, We were deeply saddened to hear about John. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Sissy and Jim Park
Kathi Paterno Knise
September 19, 2009
It's been so many years since we were classmates at Red Bank Catholic HS or hell-raisers at Peninsula House, but I will always remember John as a great friend and a wonderful guy. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Brenda Schiro
September 19, 2009
John was on my sales team at the time of his death. Every Monday morning at our sales meeting we played a silly game called "sevens"...he always made me laugh when we played this game and he always struck me as being such a sincere man with a genuninely caring heart. He was always positive and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed greatly! My prayers and condolences to his wife and children.
Kevin Clingman
September 18, 2009
Thank you John for giving me my start in SBA lending and preparing me for where I am today. Thanks you for the example of being a good husband and father. I'll miss you. To Heidi and the kids my thoughts and prayers are with each of you,
Kevin Clingman
Atlanta, GA
September 18, 2009
To the Schulte Family -
We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We fondly remember John from the time we spent with him at Willow Fork playing golf and enjoying a few "adult beverages" with him and Tom Yanisch. John - now you can play the forward tees anytime you wish. Want to caddie for me some time?
Charles & Vicki Sebesta
Bryan and Lisa Clawson
September 18, 2009
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of our friend and neighbor from "frat row." Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
David Salvette
September 18, 2009
I knew John from a banking-client relationship in the early 80's when he was an officer with GGF. I don't believe I have ever met a person since then with as much energy as John had. He made this world a better place. God bless John and his family.
September 18, 2009
John,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family right now - I am so sorry for your loss.
Ann Berry
Maddison Minerals
Michael Reid
September 18, 2009
I'm saddened by your passing, John. I'll always remember the great laughs at SBLS. God bless you and your family, John.
John Maziekien
September 18, 2009
Like the previous message delivered by my brother, I'm sad to hear this news. Let's hope John's life was chock full of the things that separated him from the norm: fun, faith and family. Not necessarily in that order. Godspeed classmate. We'll miss you down here!
September 18, 2009
To the Schulte Family,
I am a new acquaintance of Paige at Stanley Elementary. We are supporting her during this difficult time. All are in my thoughts and prayers.
Colette White
Leon Maziekien
September 18, 2009
I was so saddened to get this message from my sister. I played football with John at both RBC and Randolph-Macon (Johnny recruited me to go there). He took care of me like a big brother my freshman year. I will never forget his constant smile through many tough times and for shaping me in the man I am today. God bless you Johnny in heaven and may god bless your family.
Fondly, Leon Maziekien
RBC Class of 1972
RMC Class of 1976
Amy Shook-Perez
September 18, 2009
To the Schulte family: As an extension of our own, our hearts go out to each of you in this most difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We know Johnny will be sadly missed. Amy Shook-Perez & Simon Perez
Nano & Jim Cox
September 18, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to John's family. We have knowo John from when he first moved to Houston. IWe know he will be missed by his family.
Patti McGrath Homefield
September 18, 2009
To the entire Schulte Family,
I graduated from RBC a year after John. I remember seeing him in the halls and he always had a smile and a hello.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
God Bless you All!
Bonnie & Rick Ambrosia
September 18, 2009
To the Schulte Family, Both my husband and I were classmates of Suzanne & John at RBC. We remember John well, always with a smile & those beautiful twinkling eyes, always a friend to all! Our thoughts go out to your entire family and John's wife and children during this heartbreakingly sad time. Many prayers will be sent your way from your Red Bank Catholic 'family'....may God bless you all, now and always.
With love & sympathy, Bonnie(MacPherson) & Patrick Ambrosia
James Howard
September 18, 2009
I will always remember John as someone who lived life to the fullest. My deepest condolences.
John Park
September 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of John. There are lots of fun times and fun memories with John that can make us all smile for a long time.
Cheryl Nelson
September 18, 2009
Heidi,
We are so sorry for your loss. John had an energy about him that was very extraordinary. He always made me smile. He will definitely be missed. We are here for you if you should ever need us. We love all of you.
Cheryl and Vic
Kyle & Melissa Park
September 18, 2009
We are so saddened by the sudden death of John's untimely death. The family is in our prayers., Kyle and Melissa Park
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