Howard E. Schultz, of Toledo, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 24, 2015. He was born in Toledo to Stanley and Helen Schultz on October 29, 1923. Howard attended Waite High School before enlisting in the U. S. Army, serving in the China, Burma, India Theater where he was severely wounded and spent two years in different veteran hospitals. After returning back to Toledo, he attended the University of Toledo. His professional career spanned for 27 years for Riker Manufacturing covering sales in the U.S. and Canada.
Howard enjoyed his memberships at Rockwell Springs Trout Club and Brandywine Golf Club. He loved being a member of the Barton Smith Lodge No. 613 F. & A.M., the Zenobia Shrine and the Royal Order of Jesters, Toledo Ct. No. 21. Howard held many leadership positions throughout these organizations. Most of all, Howard was a devoted father to his son, David for over 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Paul and Norman Schultz.
Surviving are his daughter, Pam Hughes; wife, Dee; children, Edward, David, Carolyn, Johnny (deceased), Laura and Chuck; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and sister, Ruth Fleming. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will be held at the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave. (at Woodley Rd.) Friday from 2-7p.m.. A Masonic Funeral Service will be conducted at 7 PM by his close Masonic friend, Byron L. Stickles.
The family would like to thank Hospice of NW Ohio and Comfort Keepers for their excellent care given to the entire family.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Shriner's Hospitals or Hospice of NW Ohio.