KENNETH SCHULTZ

1942 - 2021

Kenneth McKnight Schultz  
Passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2021. Born in Washington, DC on October 31, 1942 to the late Carl D. Schultz II and Elsie Jones Schultz.Ken graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1962. Following high school he served in the Marine Corps after which he attended Montgomery County Junior College where, as in high school, he loved playing football. He went on to attend East Carolina University where he majored in Psychology. Ken became a successful Sales Account Manager at BT Ginn's where in 1982 he was the top selling salesman in the company. Ken went on to share his talents at Pride Office Products, Andrews Office products and ended his 42 year illustrious career with Guernsey Inc.Ken possessed a quick wit and a good sense of humor. He was an intensely loyal friend, a devoted family man, a talented story teller with a uniquely creative mind. He was fearless and attacked life with great zest. Ken was blessed with a strong sense of moral ethics and he possessed a sense of charm that could capture anyone's attention. He was one of a kind.In his spare time, Ken loved playing rugby as a young man. He was an avid reader, an obsessively passionate fisherman and a devoted fan of Alabama Crimson Tide Football. He loved boxing, the National's, music and good food but his greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren. Ken was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.Ken is survived by his beloved wife, Carol; his children, Stephanie Havrilla (Rick Havrilla) of Elkridge Maryland, Jeffrey Schultz (Francesca Schultz) of Cave Creek, Arizona; his step-children, Stacey Donald of Haymarket, Virginia, Shawn Cotton (Lauren Cotton) of Locust Grove, Virginia, Jeremy Cotton (Karen Cotton) of Leesburg, Virginia; his grandchildren, Hannah Havrilla, Clara Havrilla, Ana Lynn Schultz, Natasha Schultz, Gabriella Schultz, Kelsey Donald, Kole Donald, Deven Andes, Taylor Petty, Chamberlain Cotton, Morgan Cotton, Shane Cotton, Nolan Cotton, Roman Cotton; his brothers, Carl D. Schultz III (Christina) of Harpers Ferry WV, Steve Schultz (Karen) of Waretown, NJ; his loving nieces, nephews and many friends. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.A visitation will held at 3 p.m. and a memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the Lake House, 11450 Baron Cameron, Reston, VA 20190.The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Children's National Hospital.