Otto Henry Schultz Jr.

Otto Henry Schultz Jr. was a man of many things, but above all, he was a master list-maker. He kept lists for everything-groceries, repairs, cleaning, goals he hoped to achieve. And, perhaps most notably, he even made a list of things to be done after his passing. In fact, he wrote his own obituary.

Otto Schultz Jr., 82, of Seguin, Texas, passed away on November 23, 2025, with his daughter Kat by his side. He is reunited with his beloved wife, Becky, and their son, Bradley.

Born on February 15, 1943, in Smithville, Texas, to Otto H. Schultz Sr. and Bertha Speck Reid Schultz, Otto is survived by daughters Stephanie Mcgree (Bradley) and Katharine Champion (Randal); grandchildren Lauren McGree, Autumn Champion, and Olivia Champion; his brother Larry (Sharon), sisters Pat Wood and Wilma Chapman, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

In his youth, Otto was artistic and active in drama, earning the lead in his senior play. He was involved in First Methodist Church, singing in the youth choir and maintaining perfect Sunday School attendance. (Church was next door.)

Otto spent 43 years with United Gas Corporation (now CenterPoint Energy), retiring as Division Marketing Manager for South Texas and the Texas Coast. He enjoyed his work and the people he worked with, along with the public they served.

He met the love of his life, Becky, on a blind date while he worked in San Marcos and she attended Southwest Texas College, and they enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage.

Community service was important to him-he participated in Kiwanis, the Jaycees, volunteered at Wurstfest, led Boy Scout groups, coached youth sports, and served on the Seguin ISD School Board, where he was proud to help bring air conditioning to the schools. Otto also served six years in the Army National Guard.

In his spare time, Otto could be seen with a Natural Light Beer in his hand while "Gardening". He was known for his pristine yard and green thumb. He enjoyed traveling with his family, whether it was sleeping in tents on the way to Disney World, or looking out the window of the hotel in San Francisco. Otto made sure he and his family were going to experience it all. That way, he could have more stories to entertain others with.

A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Tres Hewell Mortuary Chapel from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Memorials Processing St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or a charity of one's choice.