Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Richard Schult Obituary
Richard L. Schult, of Patterson, NY and formerly of Ridgefield and New Fairfield, died Mon., March 2 after a long illness. He was 87 years old.
Mr. Schult was active in his church community, participating in the building of the New Life Christian Church, Patterson, NY, and the Methodist Church in New Fairfield when living on Candlewood Lake in the 1980s and 1990s.
He was a retired executive from Union Carbide, and in retirement, also worked as a real estate broker.
He is survived by his wife, Nan Donohue Schult; three sons, Jeffrey Scott Schult, of Sandy Hook, CT, William Eric Schult, of Fayetteville, NC, and Timothy Reed Schult, of Cheshire, CT; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Sat., March 7 at New Life Christian Church, 29 Marshall Court, Patterson, with reception to follow.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Schult
Randy and Diana Downes
March 14, 2020
Nan, our sincere regrets, he wa a lovely man.
Nancy Alexander-Carreira
March 4, 2020
RIP, Uncle!
Nancy Dorian
March 3, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Nancy Dorian
March 3, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
From 2003. With love ...
Jeff Schult
March 3, 2020
50th Wedding Anniversary with Nan and boys, 2005
Jeff Schult
March 3, 2020
Thanksgiving, 2009
Jeff Schult
March 3, 2020
Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results
Make a Donation
in Richard Schult's name
Memorial Events
for Richard Schult
How to support Richard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Richard Schult's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
