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He married Ila Lehnus on June 19, 1954 in Herscher and she survives in Watseka. Also surviving are two daughters, Janice (Erwin) Wood of Joliet and Joann Lambert of Watseka; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Mr. Schultz was a member of the Martinton Church of Christ, a 40+ year member of the Martinton Fire Department, and a member of the Kankakee Model Railroad Club. James was employed at Uarco in Watseka for 35 years, was a Boy Scout Leader, and loved planes and trains.
A memorial visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. memorial service on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the Martinton Church of Christ.
Memorials may be made to the Martinton Church of Christ or Martinton Fire Department.
Arrangements are by the Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.
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