Kerry Gene Schultz
October 26, 1978 - June 14, 2008

"Kerry may have been kind and hard working but his death was from drinking and driving.It should not be overlooked. I feel for the parents, it is always hard to loose a child. His sister is loose."

"We are so sorry for the loss of your son,parents should never have to be put through the pain your going threw.Kerry was the sweetest man ever.Brent said that at ever meeting they had at the fire hall they would sit and talk plus when he had to go to Roy's to get something Kerry and Brent would talk for 15 mins to a hour about fishing,hunting ,ect...There was a few time he was helping out the police dept at dances and I would say ooh Kerry you look so good in uniform and he would smile and get all embrassed..He in a better place fishing/riding his bike.Kerry will be missed by both of us."

"A poem that we read an thought of how fitting it was for Kerry: I read of a reverend who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on his tombstone from the beginning�?�to the end. He noted that first came the date of his birth and spoke of the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time that spent alive on earth and now only those who loved him know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own, the cars�?�the house�?�the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard, are there things you�??d like to change? For you never know how much time is left. (You could be at �??dash mid-range.�?�) If we could just slow down enough to consider what�??s true and real and always try to understand the way other people feel. And be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we�??ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile�?� remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. So when your eulogy�??s being read with your life�??s actions to rehash, would you be proud of the things they say about how you spend your dash? WE WILL ALL MISS YOU!"

"Kerry (Smiley) lived just up the street from our house (in my mind, he is there still).My husband Doug and I would wave and smile at Kerry every time he drove by the house. The smile was always there-no matter what. When he was younger, he would come to the house at all times during the day and ask,"Seth here?" and the two of them would take off to places unknown...the creek to fish or over behind Kerry's house to work on their fort. Sometimes on their bikes, sometimes on foot as fast as they could go. There wasn't a mean bone in his body. He was always willing to help in anyway he could, whether on the Fire Department, during the flood or his neighbors. He stopped over 2 weeks ago when he heard Doug messing around with our mower. It just wouldn't run, but Kerry got it going for us and we were able to finish the lawn. And always that smile. I'll think of you when the sunshines because that's what your smile reminds me of. It always made me smile to see it and you. To Roy, Sue and Sarah-know this--Kerry was a special child, boy and young man. He will live in our and everyone's hearts forever. And will not be forgotten. Kerry we miss you! God Bless and Keep you and your family!"

"Dear Roy and family: I am so saddened to hear about the loss of your son Kerry. I have known Roy for several years and always looked forward to going to his place of buisness to get whatever it was I needed. Roy and Kerry always made sure I was happy with whatever it was that I purchased. I have always had the utmost respect for Roy and Kerry and always will! Roy and Kerry treated people with respect in there place of buisness and elsewhere I am sure and that is hard to find these days. Please accept my heart felt condolences and again I am so very sorry and know Kerry will be missed tremendusly! May god bless you Roy and your family."

"Smiles had to be the best friend someone could have. As everybody knows he loved to fish, he was the best fishing partner never complained if they weren't biten or if the weather was windy or alittle cool or hot, even a few sprinkles didn't slow him down too much. Sometimes when he wanted to go I had to tell him your nuts to go out in that kind of weather. I have to say there was plenty of weekends in the winter that Smiles kept me from going crazy sitting in the house, Because he could always find a good reason to drive down to Gander mtn. to look at a new reel, or rod, sometimes just one new lure. This of course would only happen if the ice wasn't thick enough to go ice fishing! We all know that Smiles is up there fishing with the big man in the sky watching over all of us. Gonna miss ya Smiles. To Roy, Sue and family, I give you my deepest sympathy on your loss. Hang in there we can all get through this together."

"Like many others, it's hard to put the feelings into words. I've just been sitting here all morning, thinking about the things Smiles and I use to do. There are two things that greatly stick out in my mind. It didn't make any differance if Smiles was super excited or not, if you were to ask him "what's up" you would always get the same answer with the same little smirk "ooohh, nuthin". I can just hear him saying it now. The other thing I remember is when he would call on a nice day, ask me what was going on, and no matter what I said, the next thing to come out of his mouth was "you want to go fishing?" it always made me laugh. I probably didn't go fishing enough, but when the waves are higher than the boat, sometimes you just had to say no - but you can bet he still went out there. To the family, I just want you to know you have raised a truely wonderful man, and my prayers are with you."

"There is little one can say at a time like this. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We were so shocked to hear of the loss of Smiley. He was such a fun-loving guy and would always have that great smile on his face! He was so proud of his nephews and I have no doubt that he will be watching them for the rest of their lives from a higher place. Smiley will be missed greatly. We hope your family can find comfort in your faith in God even in this very difficult time."

"We have been kerry's neighbor a few years, and has known him as a very fine man and nice neighbor . He was always helping his family, spending time playing with his nephews outside, and always cleaning his boat after a day of fishing . Kerry worked very hard helping other people when Rushford had the 2007 flood . Kerry and his family went through a rough time when almost losing their business. Roy ,Sue,and Sarah and family , sorry for your loss, the neighborhood won't be the same without him . He will surely be missed."

"Kerry and his family were our neighbors since he was knee high until we moved a few years ago. Wonderful neighbors and always pleasant to be around. We had the opportunity to watch Kerry grow from a peanut into a responsible, well natured young man. The first fond memory we have is of I believe maybe Kerry's first vehicle purchase shortly after he bacame a licenced driver. We had an old blue "Raider" (similar to a Tracker) in our back yard that we struggled with on and off for about a year to keep running. Finally it found a parking spot next to our shed in the back yard while we contimplated what to do with it. Well, after some time, Kerry knocked on our door and said, "say, what do you want for the old Raider back there?" We told him it did not run and he said something similar to ya, but what do you want for it?" "I think I can get it running." We gave him a cost that we knew he could not refuse and he happily pulled it out of there and within what couldn't have been more than a week or so, had it running and parked in his driveway. Kerry was always willing to tinker with something like that and we were glad to see him get it going. He proudly drove that old thing for a good couple years or so before he graduated to finer transportation. We always shook our head when we say him driving it and thought, how did he ever get it going? We would often pass him on 43. We would be heading home and he was heading for the river with his boat in tow. We'd say, there goes Kerry again fishing! Kerry developed into an amazing young man. Quiet in nature but always smiling, or grinning. His family surely has to be very, very proud of him. We will miss him, but we will fondly remember him and that is what is important now. Roy, Sue and Sarah, we hope will the memories shared by so many of Kerry's family and friends will provide some comfort on the rough road you are now traveling. Our hearts and prayers are with you all more than you know. John and JoAnn"

"We are so very sad to hear of your loss. May God stand beside you at this time of sorrow. We know how much he will be missed by all of you, the twins included. Sarah you are also in our thoughts and prayers. May you find the comfort you need in God and your faith. Gail and Janette Vande Zande"

"Dear Roy and Sue and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Kerry as a litlle boy, I never got to know him as a man. But he must have been a good man from all the good things everyone has to say about him. I am sorry I won't get to meet him as a man, one day I will. You obviously did a wonderful job raising him and he must have loved you as much as you love him. You can be thankful for that. He will forever be remembered in our family, and he will be my angel. My heart breaks for you. You will be in my heart and in my prayers forever. Love you, Sara and kids"

"'Smiley' was known by most everyone but some of us called him 'KareBear' for many reasons. He was sweet, shy, smiley, caring and super nice. It will be very tough to show up at family get togethers and realize that Kerry won't be there this time, it seems he never missed a chance to gather with the family to eat, play and pull pranks. What a sense of humor Kerry had! Kerry was a great friend, uncle, brother, son, business partner, grandson, cousin, firefighter, fisherman, outdoorsman and biker and we will all miss his smiles but we can think of KareBear everytime we are feeling down because you could count on him to cheer you up. I'll miss you KareBear! I got this poem the morning that I got the 'call': People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on. Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. Th ey may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season. LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime. "

"I sit hear trying to think of something to say, but I can't think of anything different to say or anything that will make any difference that others haven't already said. I just felt that I needed to say how sorry I am to hear of Kerry's death and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family! Chris"

"I remember the day I gave him the nickname that many people use to refer to him. He had come to my house, as was the custom, just to see what was going on. I called him Smiley and he looked at me with that famous grin and asked "Why did you call me that? To which I replied "Because you always have that grin that makes me wonder what you're thinking." That name has stuck for many years. It makes me remember the times we spent together, and the things we did. I am proud to say that Smiley was one of my closest and dearest friends. I, like many others wonder why this happened. The only conclusion I can come up with is there is a bigger job for him. I will miss him more than I can ever say. I know that now he is in a place where the blacktop is always new, the sun always shines, and the fish are always biting. I miss you."

"I just learned of the shocking loss of Kerry. I am at a loss for words except to say how sorry I am and that he will be missed by all. My sympathies to all. We know he is in a better place, we just wanted him for a few more years."

"Wow, we are so saddened to hear that he is gone. I (Anna) will really miss seeing his shy smile at the shop when I bring things in to be fixed. He was such a sweet guy. Bruce will miss shooting the **** with him. He was truly a gem in a rough world. Our thoughts are with you all."

"Schultz family~ I have not a lot of words to express my deepest sorrow to you and your family! What a shock to all! I want to tell you that I would often watch Kerry as he would come over to Sarah's (my neighbor) and help her with the twins and I would think to myself and tell others what a wonderful person, and brother he was! Not alot of brothers (besides my own) would do that! I just cry thinking of how sad Shane and Shawn will be too, those poor little guyz! He was a great guy and a "wonderful, most outstanding uncle" whom will be so sadly missed each and every day! I actually would enjoy watching him either pick up the twins or bring them to daycare because he was always so calm and laid back with those boyz, whom at times could be quite the handful (as all boyz are) but Kerry never got to upset he just carried on as if it was no big deal and always with a smile on his face!! It was just about 2 months ago that we had lunch with him at the creamery while he was with one of the twins (who had the flu that day) and we had a good talk. I always made sure to tell him how cool I thought it was that he was such an awesome uncle and how lucky Sarah was to have him for a brother, but like Kerry was his cheeks turned red and he just smiled thats when my dinner partner told me "Nikki just leave the poor kid alone cant you see your embarrassing him." I said, aghh he doesnt mind, do ya Kerry? and again he just smiled and said no..... He will be missed! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you try to move through the healing process, which isnt easy, but through God's love will get you and your family through!!"

"Roy and Sue and family, Words cannot begin to express our most heartfelt pain upon hearing of the loss of your son and brother. We will remember you in our prays and may God's gentle hands carry you through the days ahead. "Perhaps they are not stars in the sky but openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.""

"We are so saddened to hear of your loss. "Smiley" was the nicest guy on the face of this earth, a truly awesome man. The Lord must have had something better in mind for him, thats all we can think. Words can't express how sorry we are and how badly we feel for your family. Just keep telling yourself he has to be in a much better place....We hope your pain gets less over time, and our prayers are with you all."

"''Smiles'' .. Will be missed by all in this tragic loss.My thoughts are with family and fellow friends.The infamous ''Smiles'' will no longer be next to us but above us now always smiling down.I will forever miss ya buddy..."