James H. “Jim” Schulz, 81, of Dubuque died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Luther Manor due to complications from Covid-19. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Jim was born April 6, 1939 in Dubuque, son of Harold and Mildred (Petty) Schulz. He graduated from
Dubuque Senior High school in 1957.
On June 27, 1959 he married Patricia “Pat” Williams at the First Baptist Church in Dubuque. He proudly served his country for 10 years in the National Guard.
He spent most of his working career as a Time Study Engineer, first at A.Y. McDonald and then at John Deere Dubuque Works before retiring in 1994 at the ripe old age of 55.
He then spent all but the last three years golfing almost every day. He was especially proud of his hole in one that he got at Lacoma Golf Course in East Dubuque, IL. Jim was an avid Hawkeye football and basketball fan. He also could be found country dancing or playing his guitar.
Jim was a very devoted Christian all throughout his life. He read the Bible every day until Alzheimer’s took that from him. He helped many people through troubled times in their lives.
Jim is survived by his three sons, Jaime (Ann) Schulz of O’Fallon, Missouri, Scott (Dianne) Schulz of Asbury, Iowa, Rob (Tracy) Schulz of Wentzville, Missouri; six grandchildren, Jaime’s son, Aaron (Lauren) Schulz, Scott’s daughters, Lacey (Louie) Tsacudakis, Betsy (Tom) Duggan, and Alison Schulz, Rob’s children, Taylor (Kristen) Schulz, and Hailey Schulz; ten greatgrandchildren, and one due in January. He is also survived by one sister, Judy (Butch) Loney of Nevada, Iowa and one sister in law, Judy (Duane) Baier.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Schulz in 2016; his parents, Harold and Mildred Schulz; his father and mother in law, Don and Ruth Williams; and his brother in law, Bill Williams.
The Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.