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John L. Schultz obituary, Decatur, IN

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Haggard Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home

225 W Adams St

Decatur, Indiana

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Nov. 3, 2025

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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John Schultz Obituary

John L. Schultz, 76, lifelong resident of Decatur, IN, and former 2-term Mayor of the City of Decatur, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 24, 2025. *A full obituary will be forthcoming* Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home, with a reciting of the Holy Rosary at 1:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, with Father Jacob Runyon presiding. Burial will immediately follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, with Military Graveside Rites rendered by the American Legion Adams Post 43 Color Guard. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic School, Decatur Main Street, or the American Legion Adams Post 43 Color Guard. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John L. Schultz, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFFT-TV 55 News on Oct. 26, 2025.

Memorial Events
for John Schultz

Nov

3

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Haggard Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home

225 West Adams Street, Decatur, IN 46733

Nov

3

Service

1:30 p.m.

Haggard Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home

225 West Adams Street, Decatur, IN 46733

Nov

4

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church

414 Madison St, Decatur, IN 46733

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Haggard Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home

225 W Adams St, Decatur, IN 46733

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Brenda So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers for you and your family.

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