Fred Schulz Jr.

Fred Schulz Jr., 91, Streeter, ND died Wednesday May 2, 2007 at Innovis Hospital in Fargo, ND, surrounded by his family.

Fred was born August 9, 1915 at the family farm home in Logan County south of Streeter, ND, the son of Fred Schulz Sr. and Beata (Bitterman) Schulz. He attended the local rural school where he graduated from 8th grade and grew to manhood in the vicinity.

He entered the United States Army March 31, 1942 at Fort Snelling, MN, and served in the European Theater in the 357th Infantry Regiment - 90th Division-Company E, and was part of the invasion in France at Normandy Beach in 1944. During the Battles of Europe, he received the Bronze Star for Valor of Bravery and also the Purple Heart. He was discharged at Camp McCoy, WI, November 30, 1945 with the rank of Staff Sergeant Schulz.

He and CinChona (Connie) Reich were married September 19, 1947 at Streeter, ND. They made their home on a farm 5 miles west of Streeter and moved into Streeter in 1983 where they have continued to reside.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, in Streeter, ND where he served as a trustee, a youth director, an usher and was on the building committee. He was a Charter Member of the American Legion, having served as post commander and Sgt. at Arms. He also served on the School Board, Township Board, Elevator Board and as a Bill Clerk in the Legislature for 3 sessions.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Streeter, ND 4 children, Cynthia (George) Cromwell, Kensal, ND; Joleen Brenneise, Fargo, ND;Rick (Joannie) Schulz, Streeter, ND; Wayne (Kaye) Schulz, Streeter, ND; 5 grandchildren, Melanie Dewald, Denver, CO; Missy Brenneise, Fargo, ND; Joni Cromwell, serving in Korea; Jonathan Schulz, Streeter, ND; Michael Schulz, Streeter, ND; 3 step grandchildren, Talia (Neil) Wittmier, Lincoln, ND; Nora Sperle, Bismarck, ND; Saundra Sperle, Bismarck, ND; 2 step great grandchildren, Jayden Sperle, Lincoln, ND; Erica Wittmier, Lincoln, ND; 2
brothers, Arlo Schulz, Portland, OR; Norman Schulz, Portland, OR; 1 sister, Darlene Melhoff, LaCrosse, WI; 1 step brother, Harry Wolff, Streeter, ND and 1 step sister, Viola Kaufmann, Portland, OR.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step mother, 1 son, Perry; 1 daughter, LaVonne; 1 sister Freida; 1 brother Eddie and 1 step brother Rueben.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday May 5, 2007 at the United Methodist Church at Streeter, ND, with Rev. Darwin Kopfmann, officiating.

The interment will be made in the Streeter Cemetery at Streeter, ND.

The funeral arrangements are with the Haut Funeral Homes in Gackle, ND.
Prayer Service - 8:30 Friday at Gackle
Visitation - 9-9 Friday at Gackle