Henry J. Schultz

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Henry J. Schultz, of Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth, passed away peacefully into a new life on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Born on January 8, 1910, he was the son of the late Henry C. Schultz, a former Easton Postmaster and Anna (Rapp) Schultz. A 1927 graduate of Easton High School, Henry attended Lafayette College and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1932 with a bachelor of science degree in Building Construction. Shortly after graduation, he joined his fathers roofing and sheet metal works as a sheet metal mechanic, eventually becoming a partner and sole owner of the firm Henry C. Schultz & Son, Mechanical Contractors. He proudly volunteered to serve his country as a Lieutenant in the Naval Reserves during World War II in the Pacific Theater, participating in the Iwo Jima invasion landings and serving in Shanghai as a member of the Chinese Occupational Forces. Always an ardent supporter of the City of Easton and Easton businesses, he was elected to Eastons first Charter Study Commission and served on the City of Easton Authority by appointment of Mayor Dr. George Smith. He was elected to Easton City Council in November, 1965, winning re-election in 1969 and 1973, serving as president for two years before being elected Mayor of Easton in November 1976 for a four year term.Henry was a long-time member of numerous local, state and national associations, including the Joint Planning Commission of Northampton County, the Governors Justice Commission, the Municipal Police Officers Training and Education Commission of Pennsylvania, the Board of Directors of Pennsylvania League of Cities, the Easton Area Christmas Peace Candle Committee which he chaired for 12 years. He was a lifetime member of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Liberty Hose Company, Order of Fleas, Rice-Ebner Post 588, American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Union Council 345, and 4th Degree Pope Pius XII Assembly. He took particular pride in being a 74 year member of the mens choir of St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church. Following his term as Mayor, he served 20 years as a Tipstaff for Northampton County President Judge Robert A. Freedberg, eventually retiring in 2001 at the age of 91. Beyond his church and his family, whom he dearly loved, he stood tall as a proud Democrat, a dedicated honest elected servant, and a loyal Yankees fan. He was a firm believer in the democratic process, never failing to exercise his right to vote. He and his late wife, Josephine, were inducted into the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame on January 16, 1987 in ceremonies at Easton Area High School.Married to the late H. Josephine Schmid on October 27, 1934, they traveled extensively throughout the world and achieved their goal of visiting each of the 50 states, doing so just prior to their 50th wedding anniversary. Survivors: A son, John Schultz and his wife Florence of Nazareth; a daughter Ann Marie Reese and her husband Thomas of Matthews, N.C.; nine grandchildren: Suzanne Buck and her husband David, Linda Lee and her husband John, David Reese and his wife Stephanie, Brian Reese and his wife Karissa, John Schultz and his wife Margaret, Stephen Schultz and his wife Caterina, James Schultz, Robert Schultz and his wife Sandra, Paul Schultz and his wife Keely; 13 great-grandchildren Alexandra, Carter, Christopher, Elizabeth, Greyson, Isabel, Joseph, Katherine, Melissa, Michael, Nicole, Rachel and Taylor; also nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Margaret Albus and Sarah Schultz, preceded him in death. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21, in St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph and Davis Sts., Easton. Call from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday, in the church. Interment with military honors in St. Josephs Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, 14th and Northampton Sts., Easton is handling the arrangements. Contributions: Memorials may be made to St. Josephs Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph and Davis Sts., Easton, PA 18042, or Holy Family Church, 23 Forest Drive, Nazareth, PA 18064 or to a charity of your choice.