Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 20, Number 16, DeMotte, Jasper County, 24 March 1950 — Paul C. Schultz Dies At Home Near Rensselaer [ARTICLE]

Paul C. Schultz Dies At Home Near Rensselaer

Native Of Germany Succumbs At Age 79; 111 For More Than Year Paul C. Schultz, retired farmer living northwest of Rensselaer, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, following an illness lasting more than a year. He was 79 years old. Mr. Schultz had been in ill health for, some time from complications resulting from advanced age. He Retired from his farming activities a few years ago, and .since that time he had not been engaged in farm work. The deceased was a native of Germany, having been born there on August 1, 1871. He came to America with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Schultz, when he was six years old, and he had been a resident of this county for 73 years. Surviving besides the widow, are three sons, Albert, George and Harry Schultz of Rensselaer, a daughter, Hilda Hines of Chicago; a brother, Herman Schultz of Rensselaer; and three sisters, Agnes Cadore of Watseka, 111., Emma Schultz of Rensselaer, and Hattie Williams, Wheatfield. Mr. Schultz was a member of St. John’s Lutheran church of Union township. He was active in church and community affairs, and was well liked by his many friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 23, at 2 p.m., from Jackson Funeral Chapel and at 2:30 p.m. from St. John’s Lutheran church in Union township. The Rev. W. R. Vandre was in charge. Interment was at St. John’s cemetery.