- Schultz, Gordon C. "Bud"
Gordon Charles Schultz, 69, of rural Waupaca and formerly of Appleton, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. Gordon was born in Appleton on March 11, 1940, to Gordon and Hildegarde (Piechocki) Schultz.
Upon graduation from Appleton West HS, Gordon attended the UW-Fox Valley and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. During his college years and afterward, Gordon worked as an electrical engineer for Adrian Godschalx. He owned Audio Wisconsin, a sound contracting company. Before retirement, he worked as a consultant for Roller and Schultz Associates, designing audio systems for performing art centers and large churches.
Active in the Appleton community, Gordon belonged to the Appleton Breakfast Rotary. He was awarded the Paul Harris Rotary Fellowship Award and also received the club's Lifetime Service Award. Additionally, he served on the boards of Peabody Manor and Big Brothers, Big Sisters and the Research Committee for Hearthstone Historical Home and the Education Committee for the Fox Cities Chamber. He served as PTA President for Jefferson Elementary School and as Citywide PTA Co-President. He served in the originating group of parent advisors for Appleton West. He became a Cub Scout Pack Leader and elementary school soccer coach. He was a former member and president of the Appleton Curling Club.
He served the St. Bernard Parish community as its Council President and for many years as a song leader.
Blessed with a beautiful singing voice, Gordon shared his talent with the Fox Valleyaires Barbershop Chorus and the White Heron Chorale.
Gordon shared 42 years of marriage with Susan (Nason) Schultz. She survives as well as their three sons, Hans and his fiance Melinda Heilman; Todd (Maria) and their children, Avery and Charlie, of Appleton; and Lars (Katie) of Sun Prairie; brother David (Cathy) Schultz and sister Janet Bauman; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Charles and Victoria Nason. In addition, numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins survive him.
Gordon's interests were many, including archaeology, curling, genealogy, photography, sailing, soccer and traveling. Gordon will be remembered for his warm smile, sparkling eyes, humor, love and devotion to his family, especially to Avery and Charlie, his love for Long Lake and his intense desire to help others.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at 11 AM at St. Bernard's Church, 1617 W. Pine St., Appleton, with Father Dennis Ryan officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Gordon's family has established a Memorial in his name for the Community Hospice Foundation.
The family thanks ThedaCare at Home Hospice for its wonderful care provided, most especially Dr. Josph McCausland, Tina Carlson, Kelly and Jenny.
The Maple Crest Funeral Home of Waupaca assisted the family.
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1940 - 2009 (69 years)
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