Clarence J. Schultz, 97, of Mattoon, died on Friday, June 7, 2024, at Rosemary Manor in Mattoon under the care of Compassus Hospice.

Clarence was born on September 13, 1926, in Lyndhurst, WI, the son of Walter Sr. and Erna (Schmidt) Schultz.

On November 16, 1946, Clarence was united in marriage to Lois Dabill at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Parsonage in the Town of Almon.

In his earlier years, Clarence worked at REA, hauled milk for several companies and the Mattoon Veneer Mill. Clarence worked as a concrete finisher for over 40 years at James Cape & Son and Duffek Sand & Gravel until his retirement on his 65th birthday. He played baseball for Almond Baseball and Mattoon Old Timers league. Clarence enjoyed gun hunting, bow hunting and fishing. He spent 72 years at the hunting shack in Wabeno without ever missing opening day. Clarence was an avid fan of the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and Milwaukee Bucks. He never missed a Brewers game. Clarence was a member of the Mattoon’s Sportsman Club and St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mattoon.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Lois; children, Marlene (David) Wendt of Hatley, DeWaine (Jeannie) Schultz of Mattoon, Karen (Gerald) Lenzner of Eland, Michele (Andy) Welch of Bowler and Julie (Jeff) Verhasselt of Antigo; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and a brother, Walter (Bernette) Schultz Jr.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Dennis and Robert Schultz; brothers, Marvin (Cora) Schultz and Reuben (Doris) Schultz, as well as his fishing buddies, Al Kielman and Jim Pecha.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mattoon. Rev. Steven Pockat will preside. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Town of Almon. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 9 AM until the time of service at the church.

Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.

Other Links

- Mother-in-Law: Alice Dabill