Julian Schultz

Julian Anthony Schultz, son of John and Kathryn (Ludwig) Schultz, was born April 29, 1917 in Alberta , Minnesota . He was baptized and confirmed at Assumption Catholic Church in Morris. Spike graduated from the Alberta High School in 1936. Following his education he was employed at the Standard Oil Stations of Glenwood and Morris. Spike was united in marriage to Gayle Olsen in April of 1940 in Browns Valley by Father Kunkel. Spike and Gayle were blessed with 7 children; John, Julie, Mary Lee, Tom, David, Kathryn and Peg. The couple made their home in Morris.

Spike worked on the Alaskan Alcan Highway from 1942 to 1943 then enlisted in the United States Navy. He served his country during WWII until 1946 when he received an honorable discharge. He returned to Morris and began his career as an agent for Northwestern National Life Insurance Company and Illinois Mutual Insurance Company. His wife Gayle died September 6th, 1958.

On July 15, 1961 he was united in marriage to Betty McNally at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fargo , North Dakota .  Two children; Beth and Lee were welcomed to the family. Spike retired from the insurance business in 1995 after 50 years of service.  He was a resident at West Wind Village since 2005. His wife Betty died on February 12th, 2007.

Spike was a member of Assumption Catholic Church, Morris American Legion, VFW, 9-F Sportsman's Club and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, antique collecting, gardening, cooking and watching the Minnesota Twins. In Spike’s life there was no greater joy than celebrating with his family and friends.

Spike died on Friday, June 27, 2008 at Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris having lived to reach the age of 91 years.

He is survived by six children: John (Dee) Schultz of Morris, Julie Opland of Minneapolis, Kathryn (Ron) Raasch of Fergus Falls, Peg (Jim) Wellendorf of Morris, Beth (Doug) Munson of Edina and Lee Schultz (and special friend Molly Van Daele ) of DeWitt, Iowa; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wives: Gayle and Betty; one infant daughter: Mary Lee; two sons: Tom and David; his parents; two sisters: Florabelle Porten, twin sister Julene Bullard; and two brothers: Lee Schultz and Myron “Bud” Schultz.