John H. Schult, age 72 of Merrill, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2015.
John was born April 27, 1943 in Merrill, son of the late Fred and Ella Schult. He married Paulette Paque on October 26, 1963, in Merrill. John had been employed at Ward Paper Company, American Tissue and Marathon Cheese Corporation. He enjoyed camping, playing cards, dancing, snowmobiling and riding his moped. He was a hard worker and a handy man who could fix anything. John was a dedicated family man who also enjoyed spending quality time with his close friends. He was also a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife Paulette Schult, Merrill; daughter, Lisa (Dave) Mussell, Merrill; son, Steve (Toni) Schult, Greenville; granddaughter, Ashley Mussell, Merrill; sisters, Phyllis (Duane) Byrd, Rib Lake, and Ruth (Donnie) Kleinschmidt, Merrill; brothers, Willie (Karen) Schult and Jim (Diane) Schult, both of Merrill; and sister-in-law, Ruth “Rudy” Schult, Merrill. Besides his parents, John is preceded in death by a brother, LaVern Schult.
Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday, August 3rd at the Taylor-Stine Funeral Home, Merrill. Visitation continues at 9:00 A.M. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill, with the funeral following at 10:30 A.M. The Rev. R. Brian Stolarczyk will officiate. Burial will follow in Merrill Memorial Park Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.