Henry P. "Hank" Schultz, 89, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away on Friday, April 4th, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center. Born on July 19, 1918, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Anna Schultz. He received his education in the schools of Chicago. He moved from Omaha, NE, to Racine, and then to Pleasant Prairie in 2004 to make his home. On March 24, 1945, he married Mary Wenning in St. Louis, MO. He was enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a vice president with Schering Plough in Omaha, NE, until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church and enjoyed gardening, horse racing, electronics, reading, and home improvement. Hank is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary of Pleasant Prairie; three sons, Jim (Carol) of Naperville, IL, Jerry (Beth) of Bonita Springs, FL, and Peter (Fay) of Chicago, IL; a daughter, Joanne (Tony Bond) of Montara, CA; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Millie Grable. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 10th, at St. Therese Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Entombment to follow at All Saints Mausoleum. Visitation will be held on Thursday morning at St. Therese Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the charity of one's choice.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Hank's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Tony Bond
May 7, 2008
To all the Schultz family members...It took 10yrs and a wedding proposal before I got the privilege to take off my shoes and sit next to Hank in the family room to watch his favorite shows, but only one minute to feel privileged to know him. He had a love of life that carried him for nearly 90 years that I hope I can get close to. I'll always remember Hank riding the lawnmower around the yard...showing me his workshop and how proud he was of how well it was organized...getting a Miller Lite in his slippers at the end of a busy day putzin' around the house...No matter what was going on in his life he always made time to ask about what was going on in mine...always showed interest in what home project I was working on.The time we were able to spend together was too few and far between,but full of many great memories that will forever bring a smile to my soul. And don't get me started on his jokes...really,don't....please...Thank you,Hank for all that you did for me and for making me feel a part of your family. Rest in peace...Peace be with you always...Lots of love,too.Tony
Tim Lippert
April 10, 2008
Mary, Jim, Pete, Joanne and Jerry:Where does one start? I've been blessed with 5 wonderful years of knowing Hank. I only wish the time had been longer and more time had been spent with him. I will cherish every moment that I did have with him. Someone today at the funeral said "Hank was one of the good guys", I don't think that there could possibly be a better human being. I will be a better person for just knowing him. I hope that after all the dust settles, both Sue and I will remain a part of your family. I will miss Hank dearly. God has him now. I'm sure they are watching fuzzy old VCR recorded movies together right now. We love all of you. Tim & Sue
Carol (Piller) and Robert Hengehold
April 10, 2008
Hank was one of my favorite people. When we moved to Omaha in 1988, your parents were very good to us. We miss them since they moved back to Wisconsin. We were sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Patricia Ruser
April 9, 2008
Dear Shultz family,I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't know if Joanne shared with you that my family and I now live in the Eldorado subdivision in Omaha. This is the subdivision Mary and Hank lived in after they were at the Deauville Apts. In any event, not a time that I don't pass by your old house and fondly remember being there and the hospitality that was given to me when visitng Joanne. I also always get a kick out of Hank's words of wisdom ..........., "it's not the fall that kills you, but the sudden stop". Always makes me chuckle. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Patti Ruser (Hohman)