Ralph C Schultz

Ralph C. Schultz, born July 20, 1918, in Danville, to Adolph F. and Maude M. (Schimmel) Schultz, peacefully passed away July 24, 2015 in Danville, IL at the age of 97. Ralph had a passion for fishing, loved to watch boxing, and enjoyed gardening. When Ralph retired as a cabinet maker, his woodworking talents did not cease. He built furniture, bird houses, and various other toys, etc. for family members and friends. It was evident that he loved to spend time in his shop creating things as a nice long article was published in the newspaper about his work. Ralph really enjoyed playing the harmonica. He learned to play songs "by ear" and often could be seen playing it from the opposite side. He will be missed by his loving wife, Fleeta Hicks Schultz, of 73 years. They were married Jan. 22, 1942 in Champaign, Ill. Ralph leaves behind his dear children, Stephen (Clellene) Schultz, and Lawrence (Molly) Schultz; his grandchildren, Renee (Lori Perdue) Schultz, Denise (Jim) Murphy, Julie (Doug) Cunningham, Rich (Diane) Lazzell, Scott (Christine) Lazzell, Robert (Becky) Lazzell, and Jeremy (Tina) Lazzell; 15 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; a dear brother, Alvin (Kay) Schultz; along with many other dear relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Howard Schultz and Lawrence Schultz; his sisters, Harriet Meadows and Marion Berthold. A celebration of Ralph's life will be held Tuesday, July 28, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jan Reeder officiating. Family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. until the time of service at Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville. Entombment will be private at Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials in Ralph's name to the Farmers Chapel United Methodist Church, 414 Poland Rd, Danville, IL 61834, would be appreciated by his family. Please join Ralph's family in sharing pictures, video and memories on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Visitation Jul 28, 2015 Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834 Service Jul 28, 2015 Tuesday, 1:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834 Final Resting Place Sunset Memorial Park 3901 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834