Raymond Richard Schultz

Raymond Richard Schultz

1933-2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our husband and father Raymond, on June 21st in the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 90 years. He was born in Waldersee, Manitoba on February 10th, 1933, to Gustav and Emma Schultz and was raised on the family farm. He attended Cory school, high school at Glenella and grade twelve at United College. He would continue his education, graduating with a Diploma in Agriculture at the University of Manitoba. It was at this time he took over the generational farm first established in 1900. While in Winnipeg, he met his wife Renate at a German Club dance. They were married on August 14, 1965, at Redeemer Lutheran Church Winnipeg. A year later they moved to the farm in Waldersee. Raymond and Renate had two children, Trevor and Jennifer. He was a loving and caring father who encouraged his children to always do their best.

Raymond was always interested in civic affairs and served as secretary of the Manitoba Pool Elevators and as a subdistrict council secretary. He was also a member of the Christ Lutheran Church council. He was an avid collector and had many hobbies that he enjoyed especially coin collecting and researching family history. He kept many records on his maternal and paternal side of the family which included many family pictures. He loved reading history books and doing research. He was looking forward to participating in the family reunion that was to be held this summer, but it was not to be.

Leaving to cherish his memory is his wife Renate of 57 years marriage, his son Trevor (Dena) of Kelowna, daughter Jennifer (Trevor Hay) of Winnipeg, two granddaughters, Aurora and Zara Schultz of Kelowna, two sisters Irene Empey and Dolores Olesen of California, nephews Gerald (May) and Ronald Schultz of Winnipeg, Duane (Lori) Empey of North Carolina, a niece Loreen Empey of California and many extended family members.

He was predeceased by his parents Gustav and Emma, his brother Gerhard (Carmen) Schultz, Fraser and Lloyd Empey and Ansgar Olesen.

We will miss him greatly and think about him often. He was a strong fighter right to the end and died peacefully. The funeral service will be held on July 31, 2023, at 2:00pm at Christ Lutheran Church Waldersee. Refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Cancer Society in his memory or to the Christ Lutheran Church memorial fund of Waldersee. Box 86 Glenella, MB R0J 0V0 or Cancer Care 675 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9

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