Chalmer C. Shultz

January 8, 1914 - December 13, 2005

Madison County Memorial Hospital in Winterset, IA Visitation: Begins at 10 AM on Thursday with family present from 5 to 7 PM December 15, 2005 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Funeral Service: Friday at 10:00 AM December 16, 2005 at Fremont Funeral Chapel Chalmer C. Shultz was born on January 8th, 1914 in Keokuk County, Iowa to John and Clara Ritter Shultz. He was united in marriage June 2nd, 1934 to Ruth Miller in LaPlata, MO. To this union three sons were born: Ronald Dean, Duane Arthur, and Marvin Glenn. He spent most of his life in Hedrick and Sigourney and had lived in Winterset for the past several years. Before their move to Winterset, he and his wife Ruth spent winters in Florida. A farmer for most of his life, Chalmer was a member of the Hedrick Lutheran Church and had operated a gas station in Hedrick for many years. He was also a driver for the late Dr. F.C. Perkins of Hedrick. Chalmer was an avid sports fan and followed Iowa Cyclone football. He also played football while in school, enjoyed fishing, and continued to combine beans after his retirement. Chalmer is survived by his wife, Ruth and his three sons and their wives, Ronald Dean (Lois) Shultz of Lakeland, FL., Duane Arthur (Shirley) Shultz of Minnetonka, MN., and Marvin Glenn (Barbara) Shultz of Winterset, Iowa; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Rex and Frederick, two sisters, Ruth Morrow and Viola Miller and an infant brother. The Chalmer C. Shultz Memorial Fund has been established.