Curtis M. Schultz Sr.
Curtis M. Schultz Sr.
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He was born July 22, 1947 in Chicago to Clifford M. and Helen (Sanborn) Schultz. On February 19, 2004, he married Lynn Soldano in Las Vegas.
A resident of the McHenry area for almost 30 years, he was a DC power engineer supporting cellular telephone system networks. He was employed by Illinois Bell Telephone Co., Motorola, Lucent Power Systems and later owned Schultz DC Power in Fox Lake.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1969 with a tour in Vietnam from 1968-1969.
An avid fisherman, he especially enjoyed fishing in Canada, Wisconsin and the Chain O’Lakes. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and in-laws to wonderful and exotic places, discovering the beauty this world has to offer.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn Soldano; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dolores and Charles Soldano; sisters-in-law, Laurie (Ray) Kaufmann and Lisa Soldano; a special friend, Carole Lenihan; his step-mother, Barbara Gerber; two sons, Curtis Schultz Jr. and Eric Schultz; three grandchildren, Ashley, Dawson, and Shelby; a brother, David (the late Fran) Schultz; a sister, Jeanine Clark; and nieces, Emily, Taylor, Tenele, Nicole, Becky, Heather, and Brandi.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050.
The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Interment will be private.
For information, visit www.justenfh.com, where friends may also send an on-line condolence to the family, or call the funeral home at 815-385-2400.
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Bob Rutkowski
May 10, 2016
Curt was one in a million. Happy, funny, and would tell it like it is. Old School in everything he did from his sense of humor to the quality he put into his job and his relationships. If you look up Good Guy in the dictionary there should be a picture of Curts smiling face. He will be missed.
David Sinclair
May 10, 2016
To Lynn and Curt's family, My heartfelt condolences to you all. Curt was a wonderful man with whom I shared many a laugh and I really enjoyed just being with him.
LOUIS PLATEK
May 10, 2016
JEANEANE, AND DAVE... I am very Sorry... i WILL remember Curtis Your brother is as compassionate as he is strong! Of Course; His family has those great gifts...thru him...passed on...from your Mom & Dad Helen & Cliff... My sincerest condolences to you... Curtis' entire family. GOD BLESS!
Bob Thunberg
May 10, 2016
My deepest sympathy in learning of Curt's death. Lynn, keep the best of memories in your heart. Sorry I can't be with you in this time of loss. To all the years and the best fishing buddy a friend could have. Bob
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Tom Coyne
May 10, 2016
Lynn, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jim Olson
May 10, 2016
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Curt's Dad.He seems to be a real American hero and success; many great memories to keep.
Paula T Scibor
May 10, 2016
I am very sorry to hear about Curt..I will pray for his family. God Bless..Paula Scibor
ronald m. platek
May 10, 2016
my deepest condolenses to you david and the rest of your families. may god bless him forever, amen ronald m. platek
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