"Stacey, Jerritt and families- Jody and I talk of Roy often. Such a kind-hearted and soft-spoken man. So sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers."
In loving memory of
Roy Schulze
May 23, 1949 - February 24, 2013
Roy Merle Schulze was born on May 23, 1949, in Pipestone, Minnesota to Paul and Mildred (Calkins) Schulze. He was baptized and later confirmed at the Peace United Methodist Church in Pipestone. He received his education from the Pipestone Public Schools where he graduated with the Class of 1967. After high school, Roy attended Pipestone Vocational School for one year. Roy enlisted in October of 1967 in the National Guard and was honorably discharged in October of 1974.
On September 16, 1972, Roy was united in marriage to JoAnn Wilkin in Windom, Minnesota. Together they had two children, Jarrett and Stacy. This marriage later dissolved. Roy lived in Windom for many years and worked at Toro as an assembly lineman for over forty years.
Roy passed away suddenly on Sunday evening, February 24, 2013 at the Windom Area Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Roy was a member of the American Legion in Windom and Pipestone. He enjoyed biking, hiking, canoeing, hunting, fishing, the outdoors, music, classic cars and cooking out. His greatest enjoyments in life were his dog Skylar and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by two children, Jarrett Schulze and his wife, Sheerie, of Council Bluffs, IA and Stacy Schulze and Eddie Rathman of St. James; three grandchildren, Collin, David and Eric; six siblings, Jim Schulze and his wife, Carole, of Edgerton; Dick Schulze and his wife, Dianne, of Pipestone; Hank Schulze and his wife, Sandi, of Gary, SD; Marlene Karssen and her husband, Pat, of Chandler; Bill Schulze and his wife, Joan, of Sioux Falls, SD; Steve Schulze and his wife, Kim, of Pipestone; "daughter" Ginger Fitzpatrick and her husband, Eric and their children, Levi and Spencer of Rochester; and many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mildred and two brothers, Ronald and Donald Schulze.
Blessed be the memory of Roy Schulze.
Tributes
"We remember working with Roy at Toro. He was a very nice gu to visit with Our thoughts and prayers are with you. "
"Dad & Stacy visiting me at Tinker AFB, OK."
"Sending our deepest sympathy to the family of Roy. It would be great if we could bottle his kindness and his smile was so addicting. Rest in peace dear Roy Windom loss a Wonderful man."
"Roy always had time for a child"
"My sympathy to Roy's family and friends. I worked with Roy at Toro. He was a nice guy with a winning smile for everyone. I hadn't seen Roy for many years, but when I did, he remembered my name. He was that kind of a person. May God give you peace and strength through these times of deep sorrow. He left this earth far to early. "
"I'm sorry for your loss. I worked with Roy for a very short time in 1974 at Toro. He always had a smile and was a good co-worker. I had not seen Roy since I left Toro later that same year, but always remembered him."
"To Roy`s Family We certainly will miss his smile and happy face when we worked at TORO with him and when we saw him on the street. A great man that went much too early. Earl and Kathryn"
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"To Roy's family, I am sorry for your loss. In our younger days, we used to run around with Roy and JoAnn. I know you have good memories of your dad, Jaret and Stacey."
"We will miss you Roy. I will miss us all going to the gun club going boat and even you letting me take your kayak all the way across Cottonwood lake geez i was tied when i got back to shore. Im am greatful for how you were such a great father figure to Jess. We will all miss you. Love ya Roy and see you day in heaven.."
"R.I.P Roy you will be greatly miss by the family. We are gonna miss coming and seeing you when we come down to visit going on the boat etc. I remember when i was younger we use to go on bike rides. You will never be forgotten."
"To Roy's family, I heard today of your terrible loss. Roy was a classmate of mine at Pipestone High School. When I saw him last August at our 45th reunion he greeted me with his unmistakably wonderful smile, which I will remember with fondness. He was a happy and friendly person and will be missed by so many!"
"So sorry to hear of Roy's death. I remember him when he was married to JoAnn. He was always fun loving and had such a great personality. "
"R.I.P. I worked with Roy at toro he always smiled and never spoke bad about anyone that nature is hard to find! May the heavens welcome u with open arms!"
"I am very sorry to hear about Roy, and will dearley miss him. I worked with him at Toro."
"Very sorry to hear about Roy. I'm glad he made it to our class reunion last August. I'll always remember his smile."
"Always that smile! My husband and I sat across the supper table from Roy at our 45th class reunion the summer of 2012. We had a nice visit. We are sorry to hear of your loss. We remember Roy with good memories."
"We will always remember Roy with a smile and a laugh. He seemed to always look on the positive and had a very giving heart. So sad to hear he is gone...rest in peace Roy."
"I was in Junior High when Roy and his family moved across the street. My Dad built our home and Roy's too. Many years pass and changes in all of our lives occur. I never imagined that it would be Roy that I could depend on to look in and care for my aging mother (Beulah Dobson). She saw Roy like a son. I did what I could living 3 hours away and Roy filled in the gaps. There was no person gain for him he just saw a need and didn't look the other way. Rest In Peace Roy and thank you from the bottom of my heart. -Julie Dobson Miner"
"Jarrett, Your dad was a good man. May his memories and legacy live on forever. "
"Jarrett, Stacy, and families
May precious loving memories bring you Comfort
for today, strength for tomorrow
and peace in the days ahead. I have many
memories of the times we shared at your home
thru the years. With Our Sympathy.
Hugs 4 U"
"One of my favorite childhood memories is when your Dad taught us how to shoot Bow and Arrow. He was very tolerant of us kids! I'm praying for you all."
"Deepest sympathy to all of Roy's family. Glad I got a chance to see him one more time at our class reunion back in August."
"To Roy's family and his brothers and sisters, i will always remember the good times we had as a fellow classmate and friend ...THE CLASS OF PHS 1967 WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE HAPPY GOOD HEARTED ROY..MAY GOOD BLESS"
"Jarrett, Stacy & all the family - my heartfelt sympathies at your great loss. I remember Roy from the 1970-80's. So handsome....always a delightful smile and laugh. He seemed to enjoy everything he did. Although I have not seen him for many years, I remember our family connection. This was such a sudden and sad loss - I am so sorry. Love & Hugs, "