John C. Schultz

John C. Schultz, 74, of Aberdeen, SD, died Sunday, July 10, at his home in Aberdeen.

John C. Schultz was born on September 30, 1947, to Charles Herman and Doris Waneta (Hall) Schultz in Aberdeen. He grew up and attended school in Aberdeen.

On January 15, 1971, John was united in marriage to Diane Sieler in Aberdeen. John began work at Hub City Inc. where he stayed for 42 years. In June of 2010, he had to retire due to health problems.

John was a member Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and the Aberdeen Area Senior Center. He loved hunting deer with rifle, bow and muzzle loader. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, and playing pool until he had to give them up due to health problems in December of 2009. John collected brass items and Carnival Glass.

Grateful for having shared John’s life are his wife: Diane; his children: Stacy (Patrick) Murphy, Darcy Schultz, and Cory Schultz; his grandchildren: Jacquelyn Abens, Samantha Abens, Alexandria (Chris) Dunkin, Kelly Murphy, TJ White, Michael Schultz, Courtney Schultz, Brittney Schultz, and Joey Schultz; two great-grandchildren: Irelynn and Alice Dunkin; nephew: Charlie Engelbretson; niece: Michelle (Tom) Nelson; and great-nephew: Matthew Nelson.

Preceding John in death are his parents, Charles ‘Cy’ and Doris Schultz and his sisters, JoAnn Taylor and Judy Engelbretson.