Service Information
Gilbert E. Schultz, age 87, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020, 11:00 A.M., at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2020, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and on Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Military Honors by the Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad.
Obituary
Gilbert Ervin Schultz was born on May 21, 1932, in Arlington, Minnesota. He was the son of Otto Paul and Emma (Kleist) Schultz. Gilbert was baptized as an infant on June 5, 1932 and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 14, 1946, both at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Arlington. He received his education at St. Paul’s Parochial School through the 8th grade. Gilbert later received his GED while in the service.
Gilbert entered active military service in the United States Army on January 9, 1953, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and served his country during the Korean War. He received an Honorable Discharge on January 8, 1955, at Camp Hanford in Washington, and achieved the rank of corporal.
On October 17, 1958, Gilbert was united in marriage to Dorothy Louise Schmidt at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota, by Pastor Martin Kirsch. This marriage was blessed with three children, Cindy, Kevin and Kathy. Gilbert and Dorothy resided in Arlington for five years. They later moved to a farm in Lynn Township and then moved to a farm in Acoma Township, Minnesota. Gilbert and Dorothy shared 54 years of marriage until Dorothy passed away on May 7, 2013.
Gilbert owned Gil’s Tire Shop in Hutchinson for 30 years. He was also a carpenter for Les Pinske and Emil Rucks for several years. He then farmed from 1964 to 1984 until working as a church janitor at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Acoma Township from 1984-1996. He also worked at the H.C. Christensen Milk Plant. He retired in 2004 at the age of 72 years. Gilbert was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He was also a member of the Cedar Mills Lions Club #34503 and the American Legion Post 96 in Hutchinson. Gilbert raised a dog for the “Leader Dog School” who then went on to help the blind.
Gilbert loved to joke with people and enjoyed fishing and doing carpenter work. He also enjoyed listening to old time music, watching WWE wrestling, and watching Dateline on NBC. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Gilbert lived at Park Towers in Hutchinson from 2011 to 2017 where he made many friends. When Gilbert needed assistance with his daily care, he became a resident at Harmony River Living Center on November 30, 2018. He passed away there on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at the age of 87 years. Blessed be his memory.
Gilbert is survived by his:
Daughters, Cindy Schultz of Hutchinson, MN,
Kathy Knoll and her husband, Terry, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Zachary Knoll and his fiancé, Kelly Brunner, Derek Knoll and his girlfriend, Jodi Brunner, and Matthew Knoll;
Sister, Mabel Meyer of Arlington, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Gilbert is preceded in death by his Wife, Dorothy Schultz; Son, Kevin Schultz (in infancy); Parents, Otto and Emma Schultz; and Siblings, Clarence Schultz and his wife, Gertrude, Velma Lindemann and her husband, Ervin, Delores Mackenthun and her husband, Harold, and Elmer and Elva Schultz (as children).
Kelly Inselmann says
Cindy, Kathy and family- sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your dad and always loved his sense of humor. He was usually telling a funny joke and making us laugh. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Henningsen says
We knew Gilbert from Woodstone. He was a delight and I’m so sorry for your loss.
Brenda Scheer says
Gilbert was always had a smile and a great sense of humor. Will always remember him. Sympathy to his family
Sharyn says
Sympathy to his family. I really enjoyed visiting with him when he was living in Woodstone. Always a smile and laugh to share.
Karen Hoffmann says
Cindy, Kathy & family,
Sending our sympathy & remembering you in our thoughts & prayers!
Your Dad was one of the kindest, nicest, funniest & caring man one could know–he was always willing to help anyone. He was very proud of his daughters & loved them dearly. Cherish your memories & may you find strength, comfort & peace from them. God Bless you & his memory. Your Mom & Dad are together again!
Karen & Larry Hoffmann
Patty says
He will be Missed very much, He was a Special Uncle to Larry and Me.
I am sure there has been many Laughs up in heaven already.
Rest in Peace Gilbert
Fern Hoff says
Cindy and Kathy, please accept my sympathy at Gilbert’s passing. I just recently saw him at Harmony River and he still had his same smile. I know you will miss him, but take heart that he has experienced a joyful reunion in Heaven with all the loved ones gone before him. May God comfort you.
Tracy Horton. (Friauf) says
Cindy and Kathy so sorry for your loss.. he was always so nice to the neighborhood..
He made everyone smile. He was a great man.
LuAnn says
so sorry for your loss, I remember stopping at your dad’s shop and bought many a tire
Karen SNOW says
He will be missed by many. I remember him with his electric scooter when he was a resident at Woodstone. He always had a great smile and had a good sense of humor. I will miss you. My sympathy to the family.
Kim Heikes says
I enjoyed my talks with Gilbert when he came to visit Dorothy at Cedar Crest. He had an awesome sense of humor! My prayers to Cindy & Kathy and their family members. He will be missed!
Lauren (Hammer) Schloeder says
Cindy, Kathy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! I’ll always remember him riding to the salon on his scooter, then watching him head to Dairy Queen on his way back to Park Towers. He never failed to make me laugh each time I cut his hair. He always talked so highly of his family! He will definitely be missed by many! God bless!