James Anthony Schultz

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Frances and Anthony Szulczewski. His father, Tony Schultz was known as "Mr. Bucyrus Erie" in the Milwaukee area. Jim was 91 years old and preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Ruth Vernon. Jim graduated from Bay View High School in 1949 where he was president of the student government, and lettered in football, baseball, and track. He later graduated from UW Madison with a BBA in 1954 and an MBA in 1957. He was awarded a "W" letter in 1950 for football, and in 1952 & 1953 for baseball. Jim married the love of his life - Claire M. Kocian on June 20, 1953. He served in the US Army, 1st Lieutenant, in Korea in 1954 and 1955. He worked as a manufacturing manager for various companies including Lenox Candles (vice president) and Jostens. He retired from the Power Team Division of SPX. Following retirement, Jim worked as a consultant for BAR, building an exact replica of a Sikorsky S-8 plane for the SC Johnson Company (Racine, WI). Mr. Sam Johnson flew the replica to Brazil and back to duplicate his father's flight in 1931. The replica aircraft is now on display at the SC Johnson Company campus. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Claire M. Schultz, his daughters Lori Schultz and Catherine (Michael) Cluff, and his sons Michael (Terry) Schultz and Patrick (Sandra) Schultz. Also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A Catholic funeral mass will be held at Queen of Apostles Church in Sussex, WI.