William F. Schulte

I was privileged to meet Bill just weeks after beginning my legal career in 1973. He soon became a good friend, mentor, and a lot of fun over many shared meals. He always had reliable counsel, and an even temperament. We have lost a valuable asset in the law community, and his family and friends are at least fortunate to have had good times and memories from his life.

I was lucky to receive a special gift from Mr. William Schulte´s son: old slides from his visit to China in 1980´s, including Beijing where I came from and Guilin where my parents were from and where I spent a lot of childhood time. Pity I didn´t have a chance to meet him and talk with him. I can feel his love of other cultures as said in the obituary. He will live in my imagination and my memory!

Bill was one of the nicest men I have ever met. Besides having domestic relations cases with him and using him as a mediator, I enjoyed playing golf with him both in Portland as well as Palm Springs. Always he was the consummate gentleman and a joy to be with. He will truly be missed by anyone who knew him.

Our sincere condolences to you and Family Laurie. Bill will be greatly missed .!! We always enjoyed his upbeat personality and he and I had many enjoyable conversations over the years. We were sincerly SORRY to hear of Bills passing!

Bill was the consummate family law attorney and mediator. He was a great teacher and always took time to answer questions. His skills as a Mediator in Family Law served as an example as to how Mediations should take place. I learned alot from Bill. One time when I was mad at another attorney for what I considered was an ethical violation and a bar complaint, I talked to Bill and he advised calm and he suggested a call to the attorney, which I did and calmness ensued. By using Bill as a Mediator I was able, due to him, to settle many difficult cases. I considered him a friend and mentor. He will be in my prayers. Greg Soriano

Bill and I had many divorce cases as lawyers representing opposite sides. We never had to go to trial. Both of us believed we could do a more thorough job for our clients than a judge who just listened for a few hours. That approach may be dying out. Many will miss Bill.

Bill was one of the first Oregonians I met and befriended when I came to take the Oregon bar exam in 1966, He was a bright light as a friend. I was blessed to have Bill AS A FRIEND AND CONFIDANT. Kevin O'Connell

Thoughts of Bill Schulte evoke superlatives and quite properly so, and his memory will always reside with me as a wonderful friend and how much fun we had in law school and around that time.
He was easy to enjoy, and I´m sure all of our class thought of him as a friend. We were drawn to his wit and candor. Bill and I had a particularly good time, and he took me to his folks´ home a couple of times, where I was treated to his mom´s cooking and the hospitality of his dad, who took me out to shoot clay pigeons. I enjoyed his brother, Henry, too.
My second year of law school, I took a job as the men´s Dorm Supervisor, and when an opening occurred in Belnap, where I was, we offered Bill that "R.A." role. That gave us more time together, and one of our "good things" was a run, 3 or 4 times a week, down around Bish Park and back. Bill always won our competitive sprint at the end of that run.
I´ve kept some "Bill things", including one of Bonnie´s paintings. I´m sorry that we did not get to share out lives as often later. He always made time to talk with me about my more interesting domestic relations cases and when I just needed a "Bill Schulte fix."
I need one now.
Cliff Looney

Jerry Curtis writing, his bicycle buddy from the STP. I have a bicycle jacket from the 1989 ride I could loan you for the memorial? And, I would much like to come to the celebration of my friends life!

My wife Christina and I first met Bill in the mid 70s. He left us with such a great feeling and over the years gave us memories that time will never dim.
Laurie you have our deepest sympathy.

John & Christina Cooper

One of the nicest intelligent and and gifted guys I have known.

I met Bill Schulte when I needed a divorce attorney and after interviewing several others, when Mr. Schulte grabbed a box of Kleenex for my tears, I knew I found the right man. He guided me through the ordeal with kindness, fairness and loving toughness! This was over 37 years ago and I will never forget his impact on my life. He was a bright light in the dark moments of life. My condolences to his family and to the world but I'm sure he is shining down on you all.

When my husband, infant son and I moved next door to Bill's parents I had the privilege of meeting Bill and the other Schulte children. As my family grew so did Bills. I would frequently see him, with envy, play with Ben and "Danny" while visiting his parents. He was a very kind human that always had time and respect for others. He was brought up well! My sincere condolences to his family.

I will treasure many fond memories of Bill, from whom I never failed to learn something every time we interacted. He was a paragon of living life to the utmost. Godspeed, Bill. You will be missed.

By the time I hired my first and only lawyer, I had had hundreds of clients of my own in 25 years of practicing law. Bill was my attorney for my divorce and he became a friend. Our offices were close by and often times he would just show up unannounced, in his semi-retired clothes with a book under his arm and a smile on his face. We'd swap a few lawyer stories before he'd give me the 5 minute update on my case and just like that, he'd head out the door again on his morning walk. I always loved his visits. And as the elevator doors closed behind him, I'd usually say to myself "I hope I give my clients the peace of mind that he gives me." He always brought his sense of humor, a good old war story, his tremendous expertise and his kindness.
Bill was a terrific person who was also great at what he did. I'm sorry to see his road end and I send my condolences to his family.

Bill and I, Bonnie met at Willamette University, married and graduated in 1966. Law for him, and a BA. art for me. We were young, in love with an abundance of happiness in having our two sons. Benjamin and Daniel. Bill was devoted to the Law and I was equally devoted to painting. Our interest and life choices were so different, we eventually went our separate ways. My sons and I, and our grandchildren and great granddaughter are now so very proud of the honorable, accomplished citizen Bill had become in the Legal system and in his private life with Laurie and family. We all know there was within him, a remarkable, original fine, loving man!
William F Schulte We love you.

Condolences Laurie. Will miss the chats we had from time to time.

Condolences to you Laurie. He will be missed around here.

Bill joins Ira (Gottlieb) in that big family law "courthouse in the sky". They are sharing case stories, and reminiscing about their most successful careers practicing law.

Bill was a great neighbor and a true friend ... and sometimes, one of few words.

Fair winds and following seas Bill.
I enjoyed our discussions and the notes you´d leave at the Main Library hold section critiquing my reading and media choices.

What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. He will be missed by all of those lucky enough to call him a friend or a family member.

Bill was a beautiful human who always saw the best in others and modeled an exemplary life with humility, dignity and a warm smile.