Keith E. Schultz
February 19, 2011
Keith Earl Schultz passed away February 18, 2011. He was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa on December 4, 1937 to Alva and Neva Caldwell Schultz. He graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1956 and attended William Penn College. In 1958 he moved to Boise, Idaho and was employed at Provident Federal Savings and Loan Association.
In May 1960 he married Junella Meinders in Oskaloosa, Iowa and they resided in Boise until he was inducted into the military service in November 1960.
He and Junella had three children: Mark (Barbara) Schultz, Pleasant Hill, IA; Michael (Nancy) Schultz, Omaha, NE; and Natalie (Terry) Young of Des Moines. Keith was the proud grandfather of Benjamin, Brandon, Brenna, Corinn, Gale, Jared, Justin, Kaci and Lindsey. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Keith and his family lived in many locations during his military career, making their home in Taipei, Taiwan and twice in Munich, Germany as well as many spots in the United States. Keith served in Vietnam, where he was awarded the Bronze Star medal for action in the 25th Infantry Division. He retired from active military service after his second tour in Washington, D.C. in 1982 after 22 years of service. He achieved rank of Sergeant Major.
In his retirement, Keith was Sales Director for Holiday Inns in Des Moines and Director of Development at AIB College of Business. Upon retirement from AIB he was designated an Emeritus of the college. He was past director of the South Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and a member of the board of the Creative Center for Young Children as well as on the Board of Directors of the Des Moines Area Religious Council Food Pantries. He was a past president of the Executive Forum business club, and South Des Moines Kiwanis. Keith was a member of First United Methodist Church of Des Moines serving on the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee and was a Red Cross volunteer. Keith and Junella enjoyed traveling and spending time at their second home in Idaho. He will lovingly be remembered as a gift of God, a devoted husband, wonderful father, and a loving grandfather.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM, Tuesday, February, 22 at the Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th in Des Moines. Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, February 23 at First United Methodist Church, 1001 Pleasant Street in Des Moines, with burial following at the White Oak Township Cemetery, southeast of Oskaloosa at 2:30 PM.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church or the American Red Cross, 1001 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, in loving memory of Keith.
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winnie naidoo and family
03/16/2011
with sympathy in the loss of your dad.Passing time can never dim a father's
love and your love for him.He wil be with you in many ways.There is a tme to live and a time to die.All we have is today we never know what tomorrow brings.Lets love one another today .Cast all your cares upon the lord for he cares for you.May God bless you and the family.
With sympathy and love ----Winnie, Renee,Alyssa.
Matt, Kim,Jordan, Devin Greenwood
02/26/2011
We had the privilege of being neighbors to Keith for 8 years. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. Junella, please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan Bindel
02/22/2011
Junella and Family,
I have such fond memories of working with Keith and I am saddened by your loss. Keith was the development director at AIB while I was the alumni director. After he retired, I tried to fill his shoes. Still today, I can see his signature (and his very neat handwriting!) on the letters he would send to people asking them to support AIB. He knew so many people and would meet with them to tell the AIB story.
I'm sorry that I am not able to stop by to personally share my condolences with you. I'm grateful to Nancy Williams for contacting me to share this sad news, as I am now working for the Diocese of Des Moines, but still care about all of my AIB friends.
With deep sympathy to you and your family. May Keith rest in eternal peace with God.
Joan Bindel
Jeff GIlbert
02/22/2011
Dear Mark & family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your unexpected loss. As I read through your fathers' obituary, I was struck by the number of people he touched during his life. People who genuinely care about their family, friends and community are rare and those who involve themselves in helping others, as your dad did, really are a gift from God. Though he was taken too soon, please know that he is now in the loving arms of our Savior.
Warmest Regards,
Jeff G
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Lynda Schlotterbeck
02/21/2011
Dearest Natalie,
I am very saddened to hear of your dad's passing. I know he was a very special father to you. Losing a parent that one is so close to is extremely heartbreaking.
I am thinking of you during this very trying time. Please let your mom know that she is in my prayers.
Do call upon me, regardless of what it might be in the event I can help. Even though we lost touch, I always value your friendship and will always be there should you need me.
Lynda, Jodie and Tracie
American Red Cross
02/21/2011
What a treasure we have lost. Keith was "one of the family" here at the American Red Cross where he served as a Director of First Impreesions greeting all those who entered the Red Cross office and making everyone feel so welcome. We will all miss his wonderful skills, his infectious smile and engaging personality. Keith was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. The Red Cross will be a better place because of Keith's many contributions. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Keith's wonderful and loving family.
From your many friends at the American Red Cross, Central Iowa Chapter.
Dorothy Vos
02/21/2011
Junella & family, My sympathy to you with the passing of Keith. I saw his obituary in the Register this am. I worked with Keith several different times when his mother was a patient @ Mahaska hospital. I remember him as a very caring gentleman when it came to dealing with his mothers care. Again my deepest sympathy to you and may God bless. Dorothy Rolffs Vos, Oskaloosa, Iowa