Darrel Paul Schultz

Darrel Paul Schultz, age 76 of Hobart passed away January 11, 2010. He was born in Port Washington, WI on January 25, 1933 to Juanita and Harry Schultz. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Darlene Roth. On June 13, 1953 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Port Washington, WI, he married Nola Heinzelman. They celebrated 56 years of marriage and created a large, loving family. Darrel was a thoughtful and creative minister, a caring teacher, a hard-working and effective administrator, and a considerate and kind husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who helped thousands of people (friends, students, parishioners, senior citizens, and family members) lead more fulfilled and happy lives. After graduating from Port Washington High School, he received a BA degree from Lakeland College, Sheboygan, WI. Darrel fulfilled his mission with a Divinity Degree from Mission House Seminary, Sheboygan, WI and was ordained as a pastor of the United Church of Christ in 1968. He served churches in Louisville, KY, New Orleans, LA, and Merrillville, IN. As a result of his love of teaching, he taught at Franklin Elementary School in the Gary school system. His professional career also included being a member of the Exchange Club of the Dunes for many years and Vice President of Operations for Lake County Economic Opportunity Council, a provider of elderly services. In retirement he worked for Christopher’s Funeral Home. Darrel was member of Hobart First United Methodist Church where he served as usher and occasionally filled in as pastor. He will be remembered for making everyone in his family feel special and loved. When you were with him, he always made you feel like you were the only person on the planet that mattered. But he will be most remembered for being a loving Husband, Son, Brother, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle, Father-in-law, Brother-in-law and Friend. Darrel cherished his loving pet, Annie, and he thoroughly enjoyed working in the garden and landscaping his yard. He is survived by his wife, Nola; children - Sheri (Bill) Buschuk (Carmel IN); Scott (Annie) Schultz (Zelienople, PA); Stuart (Sheila) Schultz (Hobart, IN); Skipp (Wendy) Schultz (Dover, NH); Shaun (Susan) Schultz (Pewee Valley, KY); & Shad (Stacy) Schultz (Fisher’s, IN); Grandchildren - Brooke, Brian, Bridget (Buschuk); Kimberly, Hayden, & Shannon (Schultz) & Ryan Gold; Jennifer, Daniel, Timothy, & Tyler (Schultz); Evan & Bryce (Schultz); Jacob & Nikolaus (Schultz); Hunter, Haley, & Sarah (Schultz); and Great Grandchild -Wyatt Amm Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Hobart, 654 E. 4th St., Hobart, IN. Rev. Jonathan Gosser officiating. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Hobart First United Methodist Church. Burns Funeral Home, Hobart in charge of arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com

Darrel Paul Schultz

January 25, 1933 - January 11, 2010