Obituaries

December 8, 1924 to September 5, 2016

WINAMAC - Rudolph H. "Rudy" Schultz, 91, of Kewanna, passed away at 5:56 a.m., Monday, Sept. 5, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

He was born Dec. 8, 1924 to the late Rudolph Herman and Freida Mohr Schultz in Hammond. On May 11, 1972, he married Janice K. Bucinski, who survives.

He is also survived by: 
Rodney (Tara) Schultz, South Dakota, Son 
Sandra Schultz, Texas, Daughter 
6 Grandchildren 
6 Great Grandchildren 
Bill (Marie) Schultz, Texas, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
1 Sister and 5 Brothers

Mr. Schultz was raised in Medaryville. He was a World War II veteran, having served as a radar instructor in the U.S. Air Force. He was a retired Indiana State Trooper after 21 years. After retirement, he was an employee of the U. S. government, serving as a law enforcement officer and with the department of forestry for 13 years. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #1728 in Winamac. He was also a member of the Winamac Masonic Lodge #228 F&AM and the South Bend Scottish Rite. In 2014, he received his Award of Gold. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, coin and metal detecting, and cooking. 

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Masonic services will be at 11 a.m., Friday. The funeral service will follow visitation at 2 p.m., at the funeral home with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or American Diabetes Association.