Lawrence John Schulenberg

"It is the mark of a great man that he puts to flight all ordinary calculations. He is at once sublime and touching, childlike and of the race of giants" - Honore de Balzac Surrounded by the love of his family, Lawrence John Schulenberg passed away on December 18th at the age of 78 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Larry leaves a powerful legacy of education that will radiate through multiple communities for generations. Larry Schulenberg was born on July 28th, 1940 in Falls City, Nebraska to Leonard and Frances Schulenberg. He was the proud and protective older brother to Mary Frances and John. A proud Bearcat, Larry embraced college life at Northwest Missouri State University. Larry met his match in fellow English major, Patricia Phillips. They attended literature classes and fraternity and sorority formals together, and shortly after graduation from Northwest Missouri State University in 1964, Larry and Pat were married. They were to celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary on December 28th. With his degree in English Education, Larry began what would be his long, and purposeful work in public education. Larry began his teaching career, teaching English at Excelsior Sp...[more]

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gs High School. Larry earned a Masters of Arts in English. After teaching in Excelsior Springs, and then Richmond High School, Larry started with the Council Bluffs Public Schools, first at Thomas Jefferson High School, and later as an English Curriculum Coordinator. Larry's passion for education and student achievement radiated in every conversation, and connection he had with students, parents, and peers. Larry acknowledged the vast impact he could have on both students and teachers by moving to administration. After completing a Specialist in Administration degree from Creighton University, Larry began his service in education as a building principal. Larry would serve as the principal of multiple buildings, Cardinal Spellman, Hill City High School, and Plattsmouth High School. After retirement from public education, Larry worked as an English Instructor at Iowa Western Community College. Larry's greatest teaching role was as a father. His legacy of love and family will proudly be carried forward by his son, Martin Patrick (Nesreen) of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and his daughter, Lara Jennifer (Travis) Cole of Lee's Summit, Missouri. His greatest joy came with being called Papa by his granddaughters, Caroline and Charlotte. Everyone who came into contact with Larry has experienced stories of his beloved twin grandbabies. Larry was a gifted storyteller. From his days as a writer for the Northwest Missourian, to his published novel, Dead at the Desk, and his memoir, To Catch the Snowflakes, Larry told stories that inspired and entertained. The Schulenberg Family is incredibly grateful for the professional and compassionate staff of CHI Mercy Hospital. Larry was preceded in death by his father and mother, Leonard and Frances Schulenberg, and brother-in-law, Phillip Forney. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.cutleroneill.com/obituaries/Lawrence-John-Schulenberg?obId=3957820#/obituaryInfo